When Burton Albion take on Chippenham Town at the Pirelli Stadium on Sunday afternoon, it could cost them their spot in the FA Cup third round. When the Brewers play the National League South team this weekend, they will be looking for a pleasant distraction from their relegation battle in League One. Since Dino Maamria, 52, took over at the beginning of September, Burton have struggled to move up the third-tier table since Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was fired.
Since Maamria took over, Burton have struggled in Staffordshire. Albion – who delighted in two seasons in the Title somewhere in the range of 2016 and 2018 – are six focuses off wellbeing in the Association One standings, having gathered a simple 14 focuses from their initial 19 matches in the association. Burton’s season thus far has been plagued by defensive issues, as the Brewers have allowed a league-high 40 goals and only two clean sheets in League One.
Prediction
On Sunday, the worst defense in League One takes on the worst attack in National League South in a game that promises to be nerve-wracking for both sets of fans. Chippenham Town has demonstrated their ability to defeat third-tier opponents in the FA Cup this season, but their cup run is likely to end at the Pirelli Stadium.
Head-To-Head
| Team | Hereford United | Burton Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 9 | 9 |
| Win | 3 | 5 |
| Draw | 1 | 1 |
| Lose | 5 | 3 |
| Score | 12:15 | 15:12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals Allowed | 1.67 | 1.33 |
Lineup
Burton Albion possible starting lineup:
- Garratt;
- Hamer,
- Hughes,
- Mariappa,
- Borthwick-Jackson;
- Taylor,
- Oshilaja,
- Kamwa,
- Onyango,
- Dodoo;
- Adeboyejo
Chippenham Town possible starting lineup:
- Henry;
- Hamilton,
- Richards,
- Minturn,
- Jones;
- Mehew,
- Russe,
- Bray,
- Hanks,
- Bradbury;
- Parsons
Betting Tips
In this match, our expert tipster partners are predicting a home victory.