Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers Highlights - August 08, 2026

Blackburn Rovers beat Burton Albion 2-1 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Pirelli Stadium.

Zac Scutt (14') scored for Burton Albion. Andri Gudjohnsen (81'), Jayden Fevrier (88') scored for Blackburn Rovers.

They had won 1, drawn 4 and lost 0 in their previous five. Burton Albion arrived unbeaten in 5.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats.

Todd Cantwell could not find the target for Blackburn Rovers (4'). Shortly afterwards, Yuki Ohashi sent an effort off target for Blackburn Rovers (9').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Matthew Dennis’s effort (13'). Moments later, Matthew Dennis shot wide for Burton Albion on 13 minutes.

Zac Scutt put one away for Burton Albion (14'). Zac Scutt tested the goalkeeper for Burton Albion (25').

Soon after, Finn Delap was booked for Burton Albion (28'). The referee cautioned Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers on 32 minutes.

After the break, Kyran Lofthouse could not find the target for Burton Albion (49'). Zac Scutt sent an effort off target for Burton Albion (49').

Shortly afterwards, Tom Atcheson shot wide for Blackburn Rovers on 53 minutes. Matthew Dennis was booked for Burton Albion (55').

Millar Matthews-Lewis forced a save for Burton Albion on 80 minutes.

Moments later, Todd Cantwell picked out Andri Gudjohnsen, who scored for Blackburn Rovers (81').

Jayden Fevrier scored for Blackburn Rovers on 88 minutes after a pass from Ryan Alebiousu.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out George Evans’s effort (90'+6'). Substitutions: Burton Albion 3, Blackburn Rovers 4.

Blackburn Rovers controlled 63.6% of possession. Burton Albion had 17 shots with 7 on target, while Blackburn Rovers had 27 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Burton Albion 5, Blackburn Rovers 5. Corners: Burton Albion 6, Blackburn Rovers 9.

Blackburn Rovers completed the most passes, 493 in total at 84.8% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.