Burton vs Oxford United: Burton Albion faces Oxford United in the 1st round of the EFL Cup 2021-22 on Thursday at the Pirelli Stadium as they eye consistency.
LIVE LINK to watch Burton vs Oxford:
https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/
Match Details:
Teams: Burton Albion vs Oxford United
Date: Thursday 12th August, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Venue: Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire
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IT’S MATCHDAY
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⌚️ 7.45PM
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🎟 Cash turnstiles on North terrace for home fans. Away fans head to ticket office window.#BAFC pic.twitter.com/OfxbIrTjgp— Burton Albion FC (@burtonalbionfc) August 11, 2021
MATCH PREVIEW:
Burton will look to continue their good start to the season as they face Oxford in the EFL Cup Round 1 on Thursday.
Hasselbaink’s side won their opening match of League 1 as they overcame Shrewsbury Town 1-0.
Brayford’s first half strike was enough to give the away side three points for starters.
On the other hand, Oxford United secured a point against Cambridge 1-1 on Saturday with Seddon’s first half strike cancelled out by Ironside’s penalty in the second half.
Both sides met last season in the League 1 where Oxford United beat Burton 4-0 with Shodipo, Taylor, Lee and Winnall finding the back of the net for the home side.
Line-ups:
Burton:
Garratt, Brayford, Shaughnessy, Leak, Borthwick-Jackson, Morris, O’Connor, Smith, Powell, Patrick and Akins
Oxford:
Stevens, Forde, Moore, Thorniley, Seddon, Brannagan, Henry, Bodin, McGaune, Whyte and Winnall
Prediction: Burton 2-1 Oxford
We should expect a tight contest when these two sides take the field.
Burton is expected to get the better of Oxford in this one due to the better balance and form of their side. Oxford is winless in their last 4 matches.
