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25/08/2026, Pirelli Stadium Princess Way, Burton-upon-Trent, England
EFL Cup, Round 2

Burton Vs Leeds

Burton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: F Rhind (GK) , J McClory (CB) , L Friel (CB) , N Rodis (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) , C Symons (CM) , R Perry (CM) , E Potts (ST)

Leeds play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Lynch (GK) , E Kolek (CB) , L Gomez (CB) , M Heffernan (RB) , C Byrne (LB) , M Pembroke (CDM) , M Banks (CAM) , R Ryan (RM) , S Brady (LM) , T Tait (ST) , M Ahearn (ST) And the subs are: R McNiall (CB) , M Hughes (CB) , I Toshack (CM) , D McGuinness (CM) , O Blair (ST)

Welcome to Pirelli Stadium Princess Way in Burton-upon-Trent, England where Burton will face Leeds Utd.  This is round 2 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 8000.

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

4' - Roger Ryan tries to use ball skills to beat Angus McCourt.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

5' - Roger Ryan sees a run from Martyn Banks.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Martyn Banks is able to control the ball.  Martyn Banks hits a shot towards goal...but its wide!

15' - Harry Fiddes successfully tackles Michael Heffernan and takes possession.  Erik Kolek tackles Harry Fiddes and the ball goes loose.  Michael Heffernan tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...John Urso gets to the ball first and clears.

16' - Angus McCourt successfully tackles Michael Heffernan and the ball goes loose.  Burton launch a counter attack.  John Urso tries to beat Erik Kolek using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

17' - John Urso spots a run from Martyn Ruddock.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Martyn Ruddock is able to control the ball.  Martyn Ruddock tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

19' - Antwan Lynch sees Michael Ahearn making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Ahearn is able to take the ball.  Michael Ahearn attempts a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

21' - Felix Rhind spots a run from Harry Fiddes.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Harry Fiddes runs on to the ball.  Harry Fiddes fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

23' - Antwan Lynch spots a run from Martyn Banks.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Martyn Banks is able to take the ball.  Martyn Banks looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but it hits the upright!  Lloyd Friel manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

28' - Erik Kolek successfully tackles Harry Fiddes and takes the ball.  Erik Kolek passes a long ball to Martyn Banks.  Martyn Banks whips in a cross, but opposing player Lloyd Friel takes possession.  

41' - Alex McGregor plays a long ball to John Urso.  John Urso sees Declan Blevins making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Declan Blevins is caught offside!  

44' - Callum Byrne plays a long pass to Erik Kolek.  Erik Kolek passes to Michael Ahearn.  Michael Ahearn runs with the ball, beating Declan Blevins.  

45' - Michael Ahearn spots a run from Thomas Tait.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Thomas Tait runs on to the ball.  Thomas Tait tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

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

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

51' - Michael Heffernan passes to Mark Pembroke.  Mark Pembroke plays a short pass to Erik Kolek.  Erik Kolek finds Loredo Gomez with a long ball.  Loredo Gomez spots a run from Michael Ahearn.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Michael Ahearn takes the ball.  Michael Ahearn tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Leeds.  Callum Byrne gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Roger Ryan.  Roger Ryan jumps up and gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

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

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James McClory is going to be taken off.  Scott Hire joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Thomas Tait will come off.  Ollie Blair is brought on from the bench.  

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

62' - Angus McCourt sees a run from John Urso.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but John Urso has strayed offside!  

65' - Michael Heffernan slides the ball to Loredo Gomez.  Loredo Gomez spots a run from Roger Ryan.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Roger Ryan has strayed offside!  

69' - Loredo Gomez finds Callum Byrne with a short pass.  Callum Byrne spots a run from Martyn Banks.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

71' - Roger Ryan uses his pace to beat Ethan Potts.  

71' - Roger Ryan sees Ollie Blair making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Ollie Blair is caught offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Callum Byrne is going to be taken off.  Michael Hughes is going to be brought on.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Erik Kolek is going to be taken off.  Rory McNiall joins the game from the bench.  

84' - Lloyd Friel dispossesses Ollie Blair and takes possession.  Mark Pembroke tackles Lloyd Friel and takes the ball.  Mark Pembroke tries to unleash a long range shot...and Mark Pembroke scores!  That's a good goal from the Leeds player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

89' - Lloyd Friel plays a short pass to Declan Blevins.  Declan Blevins finds Lloyd Friel with a short pass.  Lloyd Friel chips a long ball to Angus McCourt.  Michael Hughes dispossesses Angus McCourt and takes the ball.  With a turn of pace, Michael Hughes beats Martyn Ruddock.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Burton 0 - 1 Leeds Utd.