Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Cardiff City 2nd with 91 points, Burton Albion 17th with 54, 37 apart. Recent form flatters Burton Albion's table spot — 9th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 17th. In league terms the two rates read 1.09/1.3 for Burton Albion and 1.96/1.09 for Cardiff City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
Defeat had not touched Cardiff City in 8 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The sides have met 8 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Burton Albion, 0 draws and 5 for Cardiff City, at 2.88 goals per meeting.
Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent, capacity 6,912, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Burton Albion led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Burton Albion: Jake Beesley (11'), K. Lofthouse (78') · Cardiff City: Alex Robertson (46'), Alex Robertson (63')
Key stats
Possession: Burton Albion 40% · Cardiff City 60% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 4-4