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10/08/2027, Pirelli Stadium Princess Way, Burton-upon-Trent, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Burton Vs Oxford

Burton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: F Rhind (GK) , L Friel (CB) , N Rodis (CB) , S Hire (CB) , J Killough (RB) , A McGregor (LB) , A McCourt (CDM) , J Urso (CAM) , J Griffith (RM) , M Ruddock (LM) , E Potts (ST) And the subs are: E Buik (CB) , C McAfee (CB) , R Perry (CM) , C Symons (CM) , J Buchanan (ST)

Oxford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Wallace (GK) , F Griffith (CB) , K Esuene (CB) , D McClymont (CB) , E Hughes (RB) , O Rice (LB) , B Gettings (CDM) , I Mackley (CAM) , T Cadwallader (RM) , M Poloz (LM) , L Yeoman (ST) And the subs are: C Yarrow (CB) , D Strachan (CB) , R McIntosh (CM) , P Grant (CM) , J McGuinness (ST)
Welcome to Pirelli Stadium Princess Way in Burton-upon-Trent, England where Burton will face Oxford Utd.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 8000.

1' - Burton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

10' - John Urso takes the ball past Oscar Rice with a turn of pace.  

17' - Nick Rodis passes to Angus McCourt.  Angus McCourt plays a long pass to John Urso.  John Urso attempts to use his skills to beat Dillon McClymont and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

18' - John Urso spots a run from Ethan Potts.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ethan Potts is able to control the ball.  Ethan Potts hits a shot towards goal...but Colin Wallace manages to stop the shot!  

21' - Colin Wallace hits the ball long to Bradley Gettings.  Bradley Gettings passes to Louis Yeoman.  Louis Yeoman attempts to use his skills to beat Lloyd Friel, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

22' - Louis Yeoman sees a run from Ian Mackley.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Ian Mackley is caught offside!  

29' - Marlen Poloz tackles Nick Rodis and takes possession.  Marlen Poloz looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Marlen Poloz scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Oxford player!  The ball went in off the upright!

29' - Burton kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Scott Hire plays the ball to John Urso.  John Urso plays the ball to Angus McCourt.  Angus McCourt takes the ball past Ian Mackley with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Burton.  

31' - It looks like Angus McCourt can't continue.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Angus McCourt will come off.  Craig Symons is going to be brought on.  

35' - Martyn Ruddock passes the ball to Ethan Potts.  Ethan Potts looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

38' - Colin Wallace spots a run from Ian Mackley.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian Mackley runs on to the ball.  Ian Mackley looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Felix Rhind!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Oxford.  Marlen Poloz gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Terry Cadwallader.  Terry Cadwallader jumps up and gets his head to the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but Felix Rhind stops the shot!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Oxford kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - John Urso plays a long ball to Joshua Killough.  Joshua Killough whips in a cross, but opposing player Dillon McClymont takes possession.  

52' - Dillon McClymont finds Bradley Gettings with a long ball.  Bradley Gettings tries to use ball skills to beat Joshua Killough, but is tripped.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Joshua Killough the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Oxford.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Kian Esuene is going to be taken off.  Dan Strachan is going to be brought on.  

58' - Bradley Gettings plays the ball to Terry Cadwallader.  Terry Cadwallader uses his pace to beat Martyn Ruddock.  

59' - Terry Cadwallader sees Marlen Poloz making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marlen Poloz takes the ball.  Marlen Poloz attempts a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nick Rodis will come off.  Chris McAfee is going to be brought on.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Louis Yeoman is going to be taken off.  John McGuinness joins the game from the bench.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ethan Potts is going to be taken off.  James Buchanan is going to be brought on.  

62' - Alex McGregor curls in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

64' - Eddie Hughes finds Felix Griffith with a long pass.  Felix Griffith crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player John Urso takes possession.  

69' - John Urso tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Colin Wallace manages to stop the shot!  

72' - Colin Wallace hits the ball long to Oscar Rice.  Oscar Rice tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Ian Mackley gets to the ball first...Ian Mackley attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Felix Rhind stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...John Urso gets to the ball first and clears.

74' - Oscar Rice plays a long pass to Marlen Poloz.  Marlen Poloz spots a run from Ian Mackley.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Felix Griffith is going to be taken off.  Cody Yarrow joins the game from the bench.  

83' - John Urso tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and John Urso scores!  That's a nice goal from the Burton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

83' - Oxford kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Bradley Gettings plays a short pass to Dan Strachan.  Dan Strachan passes to Dillon McClymont.  Dillon McClymont chips a long ball to Dan Strachan.  Dan Strachan sees a run from John McGuinness.  He attempts a quick throughball, and John McGuinness is able to control the ball.  John McGuinness looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but Felix Rhind manages to stop the shot!  

90' - Ian Mackley sees a run from Terry Cadwallader.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Terry Cadwallader has strayed offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Burton kick the ball off for the restart.  

100' - James Buchanan tackles Cody Yarrow and takes the ball.  Burton attempt to counter.  James Buchanan plays a short pass to John Urso.  John Urso looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

103' - Colin Wallace passes to Dillon McClymont.  Dillon McClymont finds Bradley Gettings with a long pass.  Bradley Gettings attempts to outskill Chris McAfee.  The opposing player is unable to stop Bradley Gettings who takes the ball forward!  

104' - Bradley Gettings spots a run from Ian Mackley.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Ian Mackley takes the ball.  Ian Mackley looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Oxford kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - John Urso sees Jack Griffith making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jack Griffith is able to take the ball.  Jack Griffith hits a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

114' - Colin Wallace chips a long ball to Eddie Hughes.  Eddie Hughes sees a run from Marlen Poloz.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Marlen Poloz has strayed offside!  

119' - John Urso plays the ball to Felix Rhind.  Felix Rhind plays a short pass to James Buchanan.  James Buchanan attempts to use his skills to beat Eddie Hughes, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

120' - James Buchanan sees a run from John Urso.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but John Urso has strayed offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
John Urso will step up to take the first penalty for Burton.  And John Urso puts it in!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That's 1 - 0.
Ian Mackley will take the next penalty for Oxford.  But the shot goes wide!
Lloyd Friel will take the next penalty for Burton.  But his shot is too high!
John McGuinness will take the next penalty for Oxford.  And its been saved by the keeper!
James Buchanan will take the next penalty for Burton.  But the shot goes wide!
Bradley Gettings will take the next penalty for Oxford.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Scott Hire will take the next penalty for Burton.  But the shot goes wide!
Marlen Poloz will take the next penalty for Oxford.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Joshua Killough will take the next penalty for Burton.  But the shot goes wide!
Eddie Hughes will take the next penalty for Oxford.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  That makes it 1 - 1.
Chris McAfee will take the next penalty for Burton.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Oscar Rice will take the next penalty for Oxford.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 1 - 2.


The match has ended Burton 1 - 1 Oxford Utd.  After a penalty shootout, Oxford Utd are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 2 - 1.