Burton Albion 2-0 Tranmere RoversBurton continued their 100% home league record under manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink with victory over Tranmere, who remain in the relegation zone. Rovers defender Liam Ridehalgh saw red for a foul on Kelvin Maynard and Damien McCrory scored the resulting penalty. Shane Cansdell-Sheriff's header doubled Burton's lead from Matty Palmer's corner. The second half had few clear chances as Burton, rarely troubled by Tranmere, move up to third in League Two. Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink told BBC Radio Derby:"It was a good performance but it was not easy.
Foul by Ryan Edwards (Burton Albion). Emmanuel Monthe (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Conceded by Emmanuel Monthe. Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Conceded by Liam Ridehalgh. Foul by David Perkins (Tranmere Rovers). Ryan Edwards (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Yellow_cardJake Buxton (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Connor Jennings tries a through ball, but Morgan Ferrier is caught offside. Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. GoalGoal! Burton Albion 1, Tranmere Rovers 1. Morgan Ferrier (Tranmere Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left to the centre of the goal.
Foul by Sid Nelson (Tranmere Rovers). Hand ball by Morgan Ferrier (Tranmere Rovers). Jake Buxton (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation. Foul by Morgan Ferrier (Tranmere Rovers). Richard Nartey (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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GoalGoal! Burton Albion 2, Tranmere Rovers 1. Lucas Akins (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Colin Daniel. Second Half begins Burton Albion 1, Tranmere Rovers 1. HTFirst Half ends, Burton Albion 1, Tranmere Rovers 1. Yellow_cardKieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Jake Buxton (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers). Scott Fraser (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Liam Boyce. Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lucas Akins following a fast break. Yellow_cardStephen Quinn (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Stephen Quinn (Burton Albion). Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Assisted by Colin Daniel with a cross. Offside, Burton Albion. Ryan Edwards tries a through ball, but Scott Fraser is caught offside. Offside, Tranmere Rovers. Jake Caprice tries a through ball, but Liam Ridehalgh is caught offside. Joe Sbarra replaces Oliver Sarkic. Conceded by Kieran O'Hara. Attempt saved. Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jake Caprice. Attempt blocked. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Sarkic with a through ball. Scott Fraser (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. John Brayford (Burton Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Liam Boyce tries a through ball, but Lucas Akins is caught offside. Sid Nelson tries a through ball, but Morgan Ferrier is caught offside.
Neil Danns (Tranmere Rovers) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy with a cross. Liam Ridehalgh (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Akins with a cross. Conceded by Richard Nartey. Scott Fraser (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul by Neil Danns (Tranmere Rovers). Sub OnSubstitution, Burton Albion. David Templeton replaces Scott Fraser. Corner, Tranmere Rovers. Conceded by Ben Hart. Ben Hart replaces John Brayford. GoalGoal! Burton Albion 4, Tranmere Rovers 2. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner.
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Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Oliver Sarkic (Burton Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucas Akins. Liam Boyce tries a through ball, but John Brayford is caught offside. Corner, Burton Albion. Conceded by Sid Nelson. GoalGoal! Burton Albion 3, Tranmere Rovers 2. Kieron Morris (Tranmere Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Conceded by John Brayford.
Burton Albion v Tranmere Rovers - Commentary - FootballScott Fraser (12'), Lucas Akins (50'), Liam Boyce (60', 86'), 05:24|Morgan Ferrier (26'), Kieron Morris (64'), 26/12/19 | Sky Bet League One | Pirelli StadiumFTMatch ends, Burton Albion 4, Tranmere Rovers 2. Second Half ends, Burton Albion 4, Tranmere Rovers 2. Yellow_cardNeil Danns (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. David Templeton (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Second Half ends, Burton Albion 2, Tranmere Rovers 0. Substitution, Burton Albion. Jimmy Phillips replaces Matthew Palmer. Attempt missed. Kelvin Maynard (Burton Albion) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Jacob Blyth (Burton Albion) is shown the yellow card. Foul by Jacob Blyth (Burton Albion). Marc Laird (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing. Damien McCrory (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Cole Stockton (Tranmere Rovers). Danny Holmes (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
I must say, they don't deserve to be where they are the way they played here. "They do keep the ball really well, they gave us some problems at certain stages and tactically they were really spot on. "I thought we came out in the first 15 minutes before the penalty and we were on the front foot and looked sharp. I'm very happy". Line-upsBurtonFormation 4-4-21McLaughlin2Edwards4Mousinho3Cansdell-SherriffSubstituted forTaftat 45+3'minutes14McCrory23PalmerSubstituted forPhillipsat 90+3'minutes8Weir22Lenihan11MacDonaldSubstituted forMaynardat 13'minutes9Beavon12BlythBooked at 88minsSubstitutes5Taft6Sharps17Phillips18Knowles27Harness31Maynard32MatthewsTranmereFormation 3-5-21Williams19Donacien6Holness32ThompsonSubstituted forJahraldo-Martinat 45'minutes2Holmes4PowerBooked at 51mins22JenningsSubstituted forShukerat 60'minutes14Laird3RidehalghBooked at 23mins16Stockton28FenelonSubstituted forOdejayiat 60'minutesSubstitutes9Odejayi12Rowe15Kirby23Shuker26Brezovan30Jahraldo-Martin33MadjoReferee:Keith HillAttendance:4, 206Live TextMatch ends, Burton Albion 2, Tranmere Rovers 0.
Stephen Quinn (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lucas Akins following a corner. GoalGoal! Burton Albion 3, Tranmere Rovers 1. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Scott Fraser. Conceded by Aaron Chapman. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Scott Fraser with a cross. Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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