Burton 1-0 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Updated 17 August 2021, after full time.

Burton vs Sunderland - result

Burton 1-0 Sunderland in League One at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent on 17 August 2021. In their last 1 meetings, Burton have won 0, Sunderland 0, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Burton vs Sunderland?

Burton 1-0 Sunderland was the final score in League One on Tuesday 17 August 2021 at Pirelli Stadium. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Burton vs Sunderland played?

Burton vs Sunderland was played at Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent on Tuesday 17 August 2021, the home ground of Burton, which holds 6,912 people. It finished Burton 1-0 Sunderland in League One, with kick-off at 19:45 UK time.

What is Burton's recent form?

Burton have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, scoring 4 and conceding 6, with results reading L D D W L from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 0-2 defeat away to Wycombe in the League One on 31 October.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 2 and conceding 7, with results reading L L D L W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-0 win at home to Chelsea in the Premier League on 8 November.

What is the head-to-head record between Burton and Sunderland?

Across the last 1 meetings Burton have won 0, Sunderland have won 0 and 1 was drawn, with Burton scoring 1 goals to Sunderland's 1. The most recent was Sunderland 1-1 Burton Albion on 22 February 2022 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Burton?

C. Vickers leads Burton with 4 assists across their last 10 games, 0.4 a game, the most of any Burton player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Burton player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Enzo Le Fée leads Sunderland with 16 shots across their last 10 games, 1.6 a game, the most of any Sunderland player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Sunderland player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Burton vs Sunderland?

Declan Bourne refereed Burton vs Sunderland in League One on Tuesday 17 August 2021. Their record this season appears on the referee card once they have taken charge of a game.

Burton vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
22 Feb 2022	League One	Sunderland vs Burton Albion	1-1

Burton 1-0 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Burton	Sunderland
Possession	43%	57%
Shots	12	20
Shots on target	1	9
Corners	5	9
Fouls	10	6
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	14	11
Passes	289	464

Burton vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Burton: J. Smith 66'.

Burton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.4	16 of 24
Goals against	1.5	15 of 24
Shots	11.3	22 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	17 of 24
Fouls	12.6	7 of 24
Tackles	17.6	2 of 24
Passes	369.6	12 of 24
Corners	4.3	20 of 24

Burton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: F. Delap (3), J. Armer (3), C. Webster (3).
Assists: C. Vickers (4), K. Lofthouse (3), Sulyman Krubally (2).
Shots: C. Webster (31), Matthew Dennis (22), C. Vickers (19).
Fouls: Curtis Tilt (25), J. Armer (16), Will Collar (16).

Sunderland season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.9	20 of 20
Goals against	1.7	17 of 20
Shots	12.6	13 of 20
Shots on target	3.8	13 of 20
Fouls	11	13 of 20
Tackles	14	16 of 20
Passes	405.1	13 of 20
Corners	4.2	14 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (3), Chemsdine Talbi (2).
Assists: Jocelin Ta Bi (2), Thomas Meunier (2), Nilson Angulo (2).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (25), Brian Brobbey (17), Nordi Mukiele (17).
Fouls: Trai Hume (13), Omar Alderete (12), Nilson Angulo (12).