Burton Albion (home)
- Gary Bowyer took charge in December 2024 and has had instant success with his pragmatic, compact approach to soccer.
- His side line up in a low-to-mid block, build up in a measured fashion and hit teams on the counter-attack or from set-piece scenarios.
- Burton sit 19th with 35 points from 31 games.
- Burton have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 7 of their 16 home games, averaging 1.12 goals per game at the Pirelli.
- Burton’s last 3 results: lost 2-1 at home to Doncaster Rovers, drew 2-2 away at Port Vale, and beat Rotherham United 1-0 at home.
Stockport County (away)
- Dave Challinor arrived in November 2021 and has instilled a high-tempo, possession-based style.
- They deploy wing-backs, high pressing, create overloads in wide areas and hit teams quickly on the break after winning the ball back high up the field.
- Stockport sit 5th with 53 points from 31 games.
- Stockport have won 7, drawn 4 and lost 4 of their 15 away games, averaging 1.13 goals against away from home.
- Stockport’s last 3 results: drew 0-0 at home to Leyton Orient, beat Port Vale 4-0 away in the EFL Trophy, and lost 1-0 away to Bradford City.
Head-to-Head
Stockport have won their last 3 head-to-heads against Burton , including a 2-1 win at Edgeley Park six months ago.
Key Players
- Jake Beesley has scored 12 goals in 30 League One appearances for Burton Albion this season.
- Kyle Wootton has scored 14 goals in 31 League One matches for Stockport County this campaign.
Betting Insights
Stockport County are the bookmakers' favourites at 1.92 , with Burton Albion at 3.65 and the draw at 3.35 .
Prediction
Stockport’s superior league position, recent results and away form make them favourites to take all 3 points on Tuesday.
