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26/09/2026, Pirelli Stadium Princess Way, Burton-upon-Trent, England
League One, English Football League

Burton Vs Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: K Flynn (GK) , A Skene (CB) , C Meo (CB) , M Cadwallader (RB) , R Mellish (LB) , B McLean (CDM) , E Mohan (CAM) , N Hanlin (RM) , J Oluwole (LM) , A Cooper (ST) , P Lovett (ST) And the subs are: D Hyland (CB) , D Zaragoza (CB) , G Delon (CM) , C Zaluski (CM) , N Jeans (ST)

Welcome to Pirelli Stadium Princess Way in Burton-upon-Trent, England where Burton will face Portsmouth.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 8000.

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

3' - Angus McCourt passes the ball to John Urso.  John Urso finds Angus McCourt with a short pass.  Angus McCourt spots a run from John Urso.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but John Urso has strayed offside!  

9' - Connor Meo chips a long ball to Brandon McLean.  Brandon McLean crosses the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

11' - Brandon McLean curves the ball into the box, finding Ellis Mohan.  Ellis Mohan jumps up to head the ball attempting to beat the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Ellis Mohan for Portsmouth!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

18' - Connor Meo finds Ellis Mohan with a long ball.  Ellis Mohan sees Paul Lovett making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Paul Lovett runs on to the ball.  Paul Lovett attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

19' - Felix Rhind sees a run from John Urso.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but John Urso is caught offside!  

22' - Ellis Mohan plays a long pass to Robert Mellish.  Robert Mellish finds Brandon McLean with a short pass.  Brandon McLean crosses the ball into the box, but Lloyd Friel intercepts the ball.  

24' - Lloyd Friel plays a long pass to John Urso.  John Urso spots a run from Harry Fiddes.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Harry Fiddes takes the ball.  Harry Fiddes hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

29' - Kyle Flynn chips a long ball to Ashley Cooper.  Ashley Cooper shoots from distance...and its in! It's a good goal from Ashley Cooper for Portsmouth!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

33' - Declan Blevins passes to Lloyd Friel.  Lloyd Friel plays a short pass to John Urso.  John Urso passes a long ball to Declan Blevins.  Declan Blevins tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Kyle Flynn manages to stop the shot!  

35' - Kyle Flynn spots a run from John Oluwole.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and John Oluwole is able to control the ball.  John Oluwole fires a shot...and John Oluwole scores!  That's a good goal from the Portsmouth player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

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

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

50' - Martyn Ruddock dispossesses Connor Meo and gains possession for his team.  Martyn Ruddock uses his pace to beat Neil Hanlin.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Harry Fiddes will come off.  Ethan Potts joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Declan Blevins tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Burton!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James McClory will come off.  Scott Hire joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Portsmouth kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arthur Skene is going to be taken off.  Desiderio Zaragoza is going to be brought on.  

58' - Ellis Mohan plays a long pass to Robert Mellish.  Scott Hire dispossesses Robert Mellish and takes possession.  Scott Hire finds Angus McCourt with a long pass.  Brandon McLean tackles Angus McCourt and gains possession for his team.  Brandon McLean hits a shot from outside the area...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Portsmouth.  Ashley Cooper places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Nick Rodis.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nick Rodis will come off.  Ewan Buik joins the game from the bench.  

65' - Desiderio Zaragoza spots a run from Brandon McLean.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Brandon McLean takes the ball.  Brandon McLean attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball hits the post!  John Urso is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

73' - Desiderio Zaragoza finds Neil Hanlin with a long pass.  Neil Hanlin slides the ball to Brandon McLean.  Brandon McLean slides the ball to Robert Mellish.  Robert Mellish passes the ball to Ashley Cooper.  Scott Hire dispossesses Ashley Cooper and gains possession for his team.  Scott Hire finds Angus McCourt with a long pass.  Angus McCourt crosses the ball into the box, finding John Urso.  John Urso gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Kyle Flynn...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Burton.  Declan Blevins places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but Connor Meo intercepts and takes possession.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Lovett will come off.  Nicholas Jeans is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Connor Meo is going to be taken off.  Dave Hyland joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Neil Hanlin dispossesses Angus McCourt and takes possession.  Neil Hanlin plays a short pass to Brandon McLean.  Brandon McLean attempts to use his skills to beat John Urso, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

84' - Brandon McLean spots a run from Ellis Mohan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ellis Mohan is able to take the ball.  Ellis Mohan tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Ellis Mohan scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Portsmouth player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

86' - Ewan Buik passes to Martyn Ruddock.  Martyn Ruddock finds Declan Blevins with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Declan Blevins beats Nicholas Jeans.  

88' - Declan Blevins shoots from long range towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Burton 1 - 4 Portsmouth.