Exeter vs Burton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Exeter prepare to host Burton Albion on March 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Exeter, currently 14th in the standings with 41 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 25 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Burton Albion, sitting 17th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Exeter and Burton Albion have favored Exeter, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Peterborough United, Exeter recorded a 3-3 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Whitworth, Oakes, Woodhouse, Turns, Sweeney, Brierley, Niskanen, Tuterov, Aitchison, Cox, Wareham. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Burton Albion's last outing came against Stockport, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Collins, Sibbick, Vancooten, Godwin-Malife, Hartridge, Evans, Chauke, Lofthouse, McKiernan, Shade, Beesley. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Exeter are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Exeter and Burton Albion are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Exeter's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Burton Albion's games average 2.8 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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