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FC United of Manchester
Kevin Martin
Burton Albion FC
James White
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1⑥ | - | 1⑤ | | /
| 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 10 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1③ | - | 1④ | | /
| 0 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 15 | 20 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 15 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| 16 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 5 | | | 1 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| 16 | 29 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 1 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 18 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 18 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 19 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 21 | 16 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 21 | 35 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 24 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 3 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 9 |
| 25 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 3 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 36 | AP CUP FINAL | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 27 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 13 |
| 27 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 14 |
| 27 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 14 |
| 28 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 14 |
| 28 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 15 |
| 28 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 15 |
| 29 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 16 |
| 29 | 20 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 17 |
| 29 | 39 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 6 | - | 17 |
| 30 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 2④ | - | 2② | | /
| 6 | - | 7 | - | 17 |
| 30 | 20 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 18 |
| 30 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 18 |
| 32 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 19 |
| 35 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 20 |
| 35 | 29 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 21 |
| 36 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 22 |
| 41 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 23 |
| 41 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 8 | - | 24 |
| 41 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 8 | - | 24 |
| 42 | 17 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 9 | - | 24 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• FC United of Manchester finished 2nd in the 2nd division last season and were promoted.
• Burton Albion FC finished 3rd in the 2nd division last season and were promoted.
FC United of Manchester
• FC United of Manchester will assess Finn McMillan (I/15 Mf - pulled hamstring), and Haakon Ødegård (I/10 Mf - pulled hamstring) ahead of this game.
• Kian Sansom (II/13 Mf) is poised to make his 50th appearance for FC United of Manchester (currently at 48).
Burton Albion FC
• Noah Thompson (APP/7 Df - knee injury), and Jermaine Lewis (SBY/3 Mf - head injury) are all questionable for today's match.
• Markus Laursen (III/11 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Burton Albion FC (currently at 74).
• Ryan Walsh (II/16 Gk) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Burton Albion FC (currently at 48).
Head To Head Meetings
• FC United of Manchester and Burton Albion FC have met 39 times with 22 of those occurring in the League.
• Burton Albion FC have won 24, lost 7 and drawn 8 of 39 matches against FC United of Manchester.
• Burton Albion FC haven't won a league match at Gigg Lane since season 35.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| FC United of Manchester | Position | Burton Albion FC |
| 16 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 18 |
| 14 | Sweeper | ✓ 18 |
| 40 ✓ | Defenders | 28 |
| 58 ✓ | Midfielders | 40 |
| 38 | Forwards | ✓ 53 |
| 19 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 13 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: FCU 1 – 1 BUR (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: FC United of Manchester (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:1 FW:8
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — FC United of Manchester (58) hold a clear edge over Burton Albion FC (40) in the engine room, giving them control of tempo and supply lines.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Leon Farrell (GK, TL:16) — FCU | Ryan Walsh (GK, TL:18) — BUR
🎯 VERDICT: FC United of Manchester look set to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw despite their home advantage and midfield dominance. Burton's formidable goalkeeping duo of Ryan Walsh (18) and sweeper Rendor Veres (18) provide a defensive platform strong enough to absorb FCU's pressure, while their potent forward line (53) carries a constant counter-attacking threat. Kian Sansom will be the key figure for the hosts, needing to convert midfield superiority into genuine chances if FCU are to snatch all three points.
Match Notes
Kmart vs Dr White — two rivals who genuinely cannot stand each other going head to head. Burton love to score, FC United love to hand out gifts. This could get wild.
Olmec Head Axel (Rainworth Miners Welfare FC) 05/30 - 7:30 PM
The Burton Beer Bellies. Time to circle the wagons. Can’t give this one away
Kevin (FC United of Manchester) 06/01 - 8:11 PM
Though our best hope is that the T11 for Dr. White will be playing in their two home matches. We will happily host a youth team this coming weekend!
Kevin (FC United of Manchester) 06/01 - 8:12 PM