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Burton Albion FC
James White
Ilkeston Town FC
Steve Turner
AP Cup Quarterfinals
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1 | 38 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 3 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 5 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 9 | 8 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 9 | 26 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 10 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 10 | 17 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 38 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 11 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 13 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 34 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 9 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 15 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 11 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 16 | 36 | AP CUP FINAL | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 8 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 26 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 15 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 18 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 21 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 3 | - (n) | 4 | | | 17 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 8 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 18 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 26 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 3 | - | 7 |
| 24 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0② | - (n) | 0④ | | /
| 18 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 25 | 9 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 25 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 28 | 17 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 28 | 38 | 1st Division | | 7 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 28 | 40 | FA CUP FINAL | | 1③ | - (n) | 1① | | /
| 20 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 30 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 32 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 9 |
| 32 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 10 |
| 35 | 13 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 35 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 36 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 36 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0④ | - (n) | 0⑤ | | /
| 21 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 37 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 21 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 39 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 22 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 41 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 22 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 42 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 22 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
AP Cup• Burton Albion FC has 8 AP Cup Trophies.
• The previous AP Cup Final appearances by Burton Albion FC include:
• a season 8 loss to Kendal Town FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 7-6).
• a season 9 win over Boston United 3-2.
• a season 11 win over Shepshed Dynamo FC 1-0.
• a season 12 win over Halifax Town AFC 0-0 (PK Shootout: 5-3).
• a season 13 loss to Shepshed Dynamo FC 2-0.
• a season 16 win over Ilkeston Town FC 2-0.
• a season 26 win over FC United of Manchester 1-0.
• a season 27 loss to AFC Fylde 0-0 (PK Shootout: 5-4).
• a season 28 win over AFC Wimbledon 5-0.
• a season 33 win over Kendal Town FC 2-1 (extra time).
• a season 34 loss to Boston United 4-0.
• a season 40 win over AFC Rushden & Diamonds 4-1.
• Burton Albion FC exited the AP Cup in Group play last season.
• The previous AP Cup Final appearances by Ilkeston Town FC include:
• a season 10 loss to AFC Fylde 1-0.
• a season 16 loss to Burton Albion FC 2-0.
Burton Albion FC
• Burton Albion FC will assess Noah Thompson (APP/7 Df - knee injury), and Jermaine Lewis (SBY/3 Mf - head injury) ahead of this game.
Ilkeston Town FC
• Raymond Vasquez (IV/12 Fw - ankle sprain), and Cole Hamilton (III/13 Fw - pulled hamstring) are all questionable for today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Burton Albion FC and Ilkeston Town FC have met 44 times with 7 of those occurring in the AP Cup.
• Burton Albion FC have won 22, lost 14 and drawn 8 of 44 matches against Ilkeston Town FC.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Burton Albion FC | Position | Ilkeston Town FC |
| 18 | Goalkeeper | 18 |
| 18 ✓ | Sweeper | — |
| 30 | Defenders | ✓ 58 |
| 42 ✓ | Midfielders | 22 |
| 58 ✓ | Forwards | 55 |
| 10 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 25 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: BUR 1 – 1 ILK (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Burton Albion FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:2 MF:2 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Defence is the decisive area — Ilkeston (58) heavily outmuscle Burton (30) at the back, giving the visitors a clear edge in containing attacks.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Ryan Walsh (GK, TL:18) — BUR | Tobias Ødegård (GK, TL:18) — ILK
🎯 VERDICT: This looks like a hard-fought draw, which the predicted score reflects. Burton's limited defensive output (30) leaves them vulnerable, but Ilkeston's poor midfield presence (22) means they struggle to consistently unlock the home side. Tobias Ødegård in goal for Ilkeston will be decisive, likely making key saves to preserve his side's point.
Match Notes
Olmec Steve walking into Dr White's fortress today — two rivals, one battlefield. Burton trust nobody, but Ilkeston don't ask permission either. This one has edge written all over it.
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