The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at the Pirelli Stadium, with Burton Albion hosting Mansfield Town. This highly anticipated season opener was a crucial fixture for both sides, with both teams eager to start their campaign on a positive note. The match was a tactical battle with plenty of action.
The game was a tight and hard-fought affair, with both teams displaying incredible determination. However, it was Mansfield Town who secured a crucial away victory. Despite Burton’s efforts, the visitors’ attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. The result is a major statement from Mansfield, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Burton will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Burton Albion vs. Mansfield Town Kick-Off?
- Location: Burton upon Trent, England
- Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
- Referee: N/A
Burton Albion vs. Mansfield Town Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Burton Albion and Mansfield Town have been a mix of results.
- Burton Albion: 2 wins
- Mansfield Town: 2 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: March 1, 2025: Burton Albion 1–1 Mansfield Town (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, here is a look at their pre-season results:
Burton Albion
- July 26, 2025: Burton Albion 2–1 Derby County (Club Friendly)
- July 23, 2025: Burton Albion 1–2 Sheffield United (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Birmingham City 0–1 Burton Albion (Club Friendly)
- July 12, 2025: Alfreton Town 0–1 Burton Albion (Club Friendly)
- July 9, 2025: Chesterfield 5–0 Burton Albion (Club Friendly)
Mansfield Town
- July 30, 2025: Matlock Town 1–1 Mansfield Town (Club Friendly)
- July 26, 2025: Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 Mansfield Town (Club Friendly)
- July 23, 2025: Mansfield Town 0–1 Oxford United (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Mansfield Town 3–3 Middlesbrough (Club Friendly)
- July 16, 2025: Sligo Rovers 1–3 Mansfield Town (Club Friendly)
How to Watch Burton Albion vs. Mansfield Town on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports +, Sky Sports App, Red Button |
| United States | N/A |
| Canada | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| India | N/A |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch this match on Sky Sports + via their Sky Sports App or the Red Button.
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Burton Albion 1 – 2 Mansfield Town
- Goal: Jordan Garrick (Mansfield Town) scored in the 22nd minute.
- Goal: Jack Powell (Burton Albion) scored in the 56th minute.
- Goal: Louis Reed (Mansfield Town) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- Key Moments: Mansfield took the lead in the first half through a well-taken goal from Jordan Garrick. Burton Albion fought back in the second half, with Jack Powell scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Mansfield’s Louis Reed scored late in the game to secure all three points for the visitors.
- Man of the Match: Louis Reed for his decisive goal and a strong midfield performance.
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