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Burton Albion FC
James White
Hyde FC
Carl Oakes
Youth Cup Semifinals
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 6 | - | 4 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 12 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 4 | | | 6 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 16 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 14 | 35 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 19 | 8 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 19 | 26 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 20 | 9 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 20 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 23 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 23 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 24 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 24 | 16 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 24 | 35 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 25 | 20 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 6 |
| 25 | 39 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 26 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 14 | - | 2 | - | 7 |
| 27 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 27 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 17 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 38 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 31 | 17 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
| 31 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 3 | - | 9 |
| 32 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 17 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 34 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 4 | | | 18 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 34 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 34 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 35 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 36 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0③ | - (n) | 0 | | /
| 21 | - | 4 | - | 10 |
| 38 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 21 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 40 | 21 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 40 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 2② | - (n) | 2④ | | /
| 21 | - | 5 | - | 12 |
| 40 | 34 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 2 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 1③ | | /
| 21 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 42 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 21 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
Youth Cup• Burton Albion FC has 2 Youth Cup Trophies.
• The previous Youth Cup Final appearances by Burton Albion FC include:
• a season 3 loss to Forest Green Rovers FC 5-2.
• a season 32 win over Harrogate Railway AFC 3-0.
• a season 41 win over Kendal Town FC 2-1.
• Burton Albion FC are the defending Youth Cup CHAMPIONS!
• The deepest that Hyde FC has reached in the Youth Cup prior to this season was:
• a season 12 semifinal loss to Luton Town FC 3-2.
• a season 16 semifinal loss to Kendal Town FC 0-0 (PK Shootout: 7-6).
• a season 25 semifinal loss to York City FC 2-1.
• a season 31 semifinal loss to Ilkeston Town FC 2-1.
• a season 41 semifinal loss to Burton Albion FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 3-0).
Burton Albion FC
• Burton Albion FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Hyde FC
• Hyde FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Burton Albion FC and Hyde FC have met 41 times with 6 of those occurring in the Youth Cup.
• Burton Albion FC have won 21, lost 12 and drawn 8 of 41 matches against Hyde FC.
• Burton Albion FC has a 7 game winless streak against the Tigers.
MATCHUP
PUNDIT CORNER
| Burton Albion FC | Position | Hyde FC |
| 7 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 17 |
| 11 | Sweeper | 11 |
| 34 ✓ | Defenders | 18 |
| 18 | Midfielders | ✓ 25 |
| 48 ✓ | Forwards | 35 |
| 30 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 5 |
🅾 PREDICTION: BUR 2 – 1 HYD (BUR to win)
🏦 Neutral venue
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive area — Burton Albion's attack (48) vastly outguns Hyde's defence (18), giving Burton a massive edge in the most critical zone.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Adam Clarke (DF, TL:16) — BUR | João Barbosa (GK, TL:17) — HYD
🎯 VERDICT: Burton Albion FC should win this Youth Cup tie comfortably, with their forward line total of 48 completely overwhelming Hyde's defensive unit of just 18. The estimated attack count of 30 vs 5 tells the real story — Hyde will spend most of the match defending, and striker Ellis Ryan looks primed to be the decisive figure with his presence alongside Ian Lee up front. Hyde's best hope rests on goalkeeper João Barbosa (TL:17) pulling off heroics, but the gulf in attacking quality makes a Burton victory the most likely outcome.
MARVIN'S TAKE
BUR 2 - 1 HYD
Burton's forward line will simply overwhelm Hyde's defence in what I predict will be a thoroughly depressing afternoon for everyone involved, particularly me. Hyde's goalkeeper João Barbosa will make some brave saves that ultimately mean nothing, which is a reasonable metaphor for most things. The youth players on both sides will try their best, which is perhaps the most futile and therefore most admirable thing anyone can do.
AXEL'S TAKE
BUR 2 - 1 HYD
Burton's forward line is absolutely monstrous in this Youth Cup tie — Hyde's young defenders are going to be overwhelmed trying to contain that attacking onslaught all night. Hyde's goalkeeper João Barbosa looks like their one genuine weapon, and he'll need to be standing on water to keep this remotely competitive. Burton advance, but Hyde nick a late consolation to keep some pride intact.
