Burton Albion – Stockport County

Match analysis

Burton Albion host Stockport County in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the Brewers sitting in 11th place on eight points after two wins, two draws and two defeats, their goal tally perfectly balanced at ten for and ten against. Stockport sit just above them in eighth, having amassed nine points from three victories and three losses, and boast a much stronger scoring record of sixteen goals while conceding ten. Both sides have already split their points against each other this season, making the encounter a potential six‑point swing that could see Burton climb back into the top half or see Stockport solidify their push for the playoff places. With Burton’s defence needing to tighten up and Stockport looking to convert their attacking edge into points, the game is likely to be decided by which team can impose its rhythm early on.