TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:30 pm
BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY
Saturday 31st January, 3pm
Sky Bet League One - Match 29
Pirelli Stadium
BM on injuries:
‘Yousef Salech has had positive news on the initial scan. I think he’s having some further tests, but he’s still in discomfort.”
“Dylan Lawlor has damaged his medial ligament. The scan suggests it will be between two to three weeks before he plays again.’
“Rubin is now fully training and getting there.”
“Eli King is out for the season.”
About Burton Albion
Burton are now in their eighth successive season in League One.
They finished 20th last season, one place outside the relegation spots.
So far this season, they are 20th with 30 points from 27 games.
Club Connections
Ben Turner is well known for being part of our team that got promoted to the Premier League. He scored the late equaliser in the League Cup Final too.
He also made 88 league appearances for Burton.
The Opposition's Manager
Gary Bowyer has been Burton manager since December last year.
Despite relegation looks extremely likely, he managed to keep them in League One last season.
He has also managed Blackburn, Blackpool, Bradford and Salford.
Opposition Dangerous Players
Jake Beesley has previously scored goals in this league. He has nine league goals this season.
George Evans is an experienced midfielder who knows the league.
Referee
TBC.
Head To Head - Last Five Meetings
We have won four of our last five against Burton.
The one we didn't win was their win at CCS earlier this season.
Team News - Predicted Line-Ups
Burton Albion: Collins, Lofthouse, Godwin-Malife, Vancooten, Sibbick, Armer, Chauke, Williams, McKiernan, Adom, Beesley
Cardiff City: Trott, Ng, Chambers, Fish, Bagan, Wintle, Robertson, Colwill, Tanner, Willock, Kellyman
Last Game
We won 4-0 at home to Barnsley on Tuesday night.
On the same night, Burton lost 2-1 at Bolton.
Match Odds
Burton Albion - 3/1
Cardiff City - 4/5
Draw - 11/4
Predictions
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Saturday 31st January, 3pm
Sky Bet League One - Match 29
Pirelli Stadium
BM on injuries:
‘Yousef Salech has had positive news on the initial scan. I think he’s having some further tests, but he’s still in discomfort.”
“Dylan Lawlor has damaged his medial ligament. The scan suggests it will be between two to three weeks before he plays again.’
“Rubin is now fully training and getting there.”
“Eli King is out for the season.”
About Burton Albion
Burton are now in their eighth successive season in League One.
They finished 20th last season, one place outside the relegation spots.
So far this season, they are 20th with 30 points from 27 games.
Club Connections
Ben Turner is well known for being part of our team that got promoted to the Premier League. He scored the late equaliser in the League Cup Final too.
He also made 88 league appearances for Burton.
The Opposition's Manager
Gary Bowyer has been Burton manager since December last year.
Despite relegation looks extremely likely, he managed to keep them in League One last season.
He has also managed Blackburn, Blackpool, Bradford and Salford.
Opposition Dangerous Players
Jake Beesley has previously scored goals in this league. He has nine league goals this season.
George Evans is an experienced midfielder who knows the league.
Referee
TBC.
Head To Head - Last Five Meetings
We have won four of our last five against Burton.
The one we didn't win was their win at CCS earlier this season.
Team News - Predicted Line-Ups
Burton Albion: Collins, Lofthouse, Godwin-Malife, Vancooten, Sibbick, Armer, Chauke, Williams, McKiernan, Adom, Beesley
Cardiff City: Trott, Ng, Chambers, Fish, Bagan, Wintle, Robertson, Colwill, Tanner, Willock, Kellyman
Last Game
We won 4-0 at home to Barnsley on Tuesday night.
On the same night, Burton lost 2-1 at Bolton.
Match Odds
Burton Albion - 3/1
Cardiff City - 4/5
Draw - 11/4
Predictions
Post your predictions below
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Re: LATEST NEWS " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREA
Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:34 pm
No easy game in this league got to go with the right attitude if we do I fancy 0-2 to the BLUBIRDS come on CITY!!!
Re: LATEST NEWS " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREA
Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:36 pm
On their say Burton can be a tricky side to play against like any of the other sides in this league. Their problem is they are not consistant and we should be able to come away with all 3 points.
Re: LATEST NEWS " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREA
Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:16 pm
I expect it to be a carbon copy of the first game, we will probably dominate and it'll come down to our ability to break Burton down
Re: LATEST NEWS " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREA
Thu Jan 29, 2026 12:59 am
Bradford City, Luton Town interested in Burton Albion star
Both Bradford City and Luton Town are looking to add to their squads this week, with a striker being a priority for the pair.
29-year-old Beesley joined Burton from Blackpool in the summer and has been key to the club’s survival efforts this season. Gary Bowyer’s side will be desperate not to lose their talisman, but the pull of a promotion race could drag him away from the Brewers.
Both Luton Town and Bradford City are expected to be active before Monday’s deadline and Beesley could be high on their lists as they look to get out of League One this campaign.
Both Bradford City and Luton Town are looking to add to their squads this week, with a striker being a priority for the pair.
29-year-old Beesley joined Burton from Blackpool in the summer and has been key to the club’s survival efforts this season. Gary Bowyer’s side will be desperate not to lose their talisman, but the pull of a promotion race could drag him away from the Brewers.
Both Luton Town and Bradford City are expected to be active before Monday’s deadline and Beesley could be high on their lists as they look to get out of League One this campaign.
Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:55 am
BM on injuries:
‘Yousef Salech has had positive news on the initial scan. I think he’s having some further tests, but he’s still in discomfort.”
“Dylan Lawlor has damaged his medial ligament. The scan suggests it will be between two to three weeks before he plays again.’
“Rubin is now fully training and getting there.”
“Eli King is out for the season.”
‘Yousef Salech has had positive news on the initial scan. I think he’s having some further tests, but he’s still in discomfort.”
“Dylan Lawlor has damaged his medial ligament. The scan suggests it will be between two to three weeks before he plays again.’
“Rubin is now fully training and getting there.”
“Eli King is out for the season.”
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Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:58 am
REMAINING FIXTURES:
Sat Jan 31 Burton Albion v Cardiff City Crowd Away Support
Sat Feb 7 - Rotherham United v Cardiff City Crowd Away Supoort
Sat Feb 14 - Luton Town (H)
Tue Feb 17 - AFC Wimbledon (H)
Sat Feb 21 12:30pm Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City Live Sky Tv
Sat Feb 28 - Doncaster Rovers (A)
Sat Mar 7 - Lincoln City (H)
Tue Mar 10 Barnsley (A)
Sat Mar 14 - Exeter City (A)
Tue Mar 17 - Wycombe Wanderers (H)
Sat Mar 21 - Blackpool (H)
Sat Mar 28 - Huddersfield Town (A)
Fri Apr 3 - Port Vale (H)
Mon Apr 6 - Peterborough United (A)
Sat Apr 11 - Bolton Wanderers (H)
Sat Apr 18 - Reading (A)
Sat Apr 25 - Northampton Town (H)
Sat May 2 - Mansfield Town v Cardiff City
Sat Jan 31 Burton Albion v Cardiff City Crowd Away Support
Sat Feb 7 - Rotherham United v Cardiff City Crowd Away Supoort
Sat Feb 14 - Luton Town (H)
Tue Feb 17 - AFC Wimbledon (H)
Sat Feb 21 12:30pm Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City Live Sky Tv
Sat Feb 28 - Doncaster Rovers (A)
Sat Mar 7 - Lincoln City (H)
Tue Mar 10 Barnsley (A)
Sat Mar 14 - Exeter City (A)
Tue Mar 17 - Wycombe Wanderers (H)
Sat Mar 21 - Blackpool (H)
Sat Mar 28 - Huddersfield Town (A)
Fri Apr 3 - Port Vale (H)
Mon Apr 6 - Peterborough United (A)
Sat Apr 11 - Bolton Wanderers (H)
Sat Apr 18 - Reading (A)
Sat Apr 25 - Northampton Town (H)
Sat May 2 - Mansfield Town v Cardiff City
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Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:08 am
BBM on Robinson and Davies v Barnsley:
“I’m very pleased with [Callum] Robinson and Isaak’s [Davies] performance when they came on and they are hungry to play. They are giving me a lot of food for thought in the absence of Yousef [Salech].”
“I’m very pleased with [Callum] Robinson and Isaak’s [Davies] performance when they came on and they are hungry to play. They are giving me a lot of food for thought in the absence of Yousef [Salech].”
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Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:38 am
50 goals scored and 10 points clear of third place!
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Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 11:17 am
BBM URGES CITY FANS TO BE PATIENT OVER STRIKER SALECH:
BBM:
“He’s improving daily and hopefully I’ll see him for the first time today,” Barry-Murphy said. “Hopefully he’ll get through training today.
“Our message to him and to our supporters is that we’re going to be really considerate of what he needs, be really patient and take it step by step so that after such a serious injury he’s in a really good place when he comes back.”
BBM:
“He’s improving daily and hopefully I’ll see him for the first time today,” Barry-Murphy said. “Hopefully he’ll get through training today.
“Our message to him and to our supporters is that we’re going to be really considerate of what he needs, be really patient and take it step by step so that after such a serious injury he’s in a really good place when he comes back.”
Re: TEAM NEWS: " BURTON ALBION v CARDIFF CITY " MATCH THREAD
Thu Jan 29, 2026 12:05 pm
Burton are 5th from Bottom And with 5 defeats in their last 6 games:
BBM: “ BURTON ALBION “
“It was a very difficult game when we played against Burton in our own stadium," said Brian. "They clearly showed how dangerous a team they are and have continued to do so.
“They’ve had some brilliant results against top team and obviously were very competitive in the game against Bolton on Tuesday, so it’s going to be a really tough game and one that we’re looking forward to.
“We always want more. We’re very grateful for the efforts that the players are making and how much improvement they’re making, but I think that the best thing about working with this squad at this time is there is so much more to come from them, and so much that we can focus on a daily basis, which is the best part of the job.
“I was very pleased with a lot of what I saw yesterday from the game on Tuesday. The most energising thing that gives you the focus to go again is when you see things that you think could be better. When it’s evident that there are still things that can be better, it’s a great place to be."
BBM: “ BURTON ALBION “
“It was a very difficult game when we played against Burton in our own stadium," said Brian. "They clearly showed how dangerous a team they are and have continued to do so.
“They’ve had some brilliant results against top team and obviously were very competitive in the game against Bolton on Tuesday, so it’s going to be a really tough game and one that we’re looking forward to.
“We always want more. We’re very grateful for the efforts that the players are making and how much improvement they’re making, but I think that the best thing about working with this squad at this time is there is so much more to come from them, and so much that we can focus on a daily basis, which is the best part of the job.
“I was very pleased with a lot of what I saw yesterday from the game on Tuesday. The most energising thing that gives you the focus to go again is when you see things that you think could be better. When it’s evident that there are still things that can be better, it’s a great place to be."