Kristian Clarke scored as Nottingham Forest U21 edged Burton Albion 5-4 in the Football League Trophy, a night of chaos that needed a shootout to separate them. Burton led for long enough to believe this was theirs.
8.0Kristian ClarkeNottingham Forest U21 · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 1 key passBurton Albion 1:1 Nottingham Forest U21 — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 23(Foul)
- 38(Foul)
Second half0 - 1
- 46M. Henry
- 46K. Piper
- 62R. Meakin
- 69S. Nolan
- 76A. Bonnick
- 84(Foul)
- 90(Denial of a goal-scoring opportunity)
Penalty shoot-out3 - 4
- 1 - 0Z. Scutt
- 1 - 1F. Smith
- 2 - 1K. Adom
- 2 - 2A. Whitehall
- 3 - 2E. Adeile
- 3 - 3S. Nolan
- 3 - 3S. Krubally
- 3 - 4J. Newton
- 3 - 4M. Henry
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FT4–5B
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Burton Albion 4-5 Nottingham Forest U21 (Football League Trophy).
Who scored?
Emeka Adeile (25', assist Matthew Dennis) for Burton Albion; Kristian Clarke (54', assist Fuad Smith) for Nottingham Forest U21.
Was Nottingham Forest U21's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any red cards in Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
Yes — sent off: Harvey Araujo (Burton Albion, 90').
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Head to Head meetings
Burton Albion – Nottingham Forest U21
Burton Albion
Nottingham Forest U21
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 1 |
Average per game | 1 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-1 |
Burton Albion
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Nottingham Forest U21
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 0Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Burton Albion – Nottingham Forest U21
Burton Albion opened the score in 8 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | 4.10 | 4.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Nottingham Forest U21
Nottingham Forest U21 is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 50.8 vs 41.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 47.3 for Burton Albion. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 49.1 vs 26.6). CheckLive signal strength 55/100.
Over 3.51.91
Medium confidence55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.2
47.9
CheckSkill
52.3
53.7
CheckMental
26.6
49.1
CheckLive total47.3 vs 50.8+3.5Burton Albion: 41.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 47.3
More match signals
Over 4.563%3.25
Both teams to score — Yes62%1.53
Away win — Nottingham Forest U2154%4.50
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21?
In the CheckLive calculation Nottingham Forest U21 is the favourite: 50.8 vs 41.5 + 5.8 for home advantage = 47.3. Signal strength 55/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Nottingham Forest U21's main edge?
Nottingham Forest U21 is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 49.1 vs 26.6 for Burton Albion. The overall rating gap is 3.5.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-3 (Burton Albion vs Nottingham Forest U21, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | 4.10 | 4.50 |