Burton Albion will resume their EFL Trophy campaign with a trip to SMH Group Stadium for their encounter with Chesterfield on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
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Chesterfield vs Burton Albion predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in eight of Chesterfield’s last 10 matches.
- There were at least 11 corners in each of Burton Albion’s last four games.
- Nine of Chesterfield's last 10 games produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Chesterfield 1-3 Burton Albion
Chesterfield are coming off a humiliating 6-2 defeat at Colchester and have managed only one win in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Although Burton Albion have also had their fair share of struggles, they are a League One side, while Chesterfield ply their trade in League Two.
Keeping in mind that Chesterfield suffered a 7-1 defeat in their previous EFL Trophy game, we are confident that Burton Albion will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds available
At the time of publishing, the Chesterfield vs Burton Albion odds have not yet been released.
It is worth mentioning that Chesterfield kicked off their EFL Trophy campaign with a humiliating 7-1 defeat at the hands of Crewe Alexandra, while Burton Albion defeated Liverpool U-21 by two unanswered goals in their opening game.
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Most recent H2Hs: Burton Albion have bragging rights
Interestingly, these teams clashed in a friendly in July, and Chesterfield cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory. However, the hosts have lost three of their last four clashes with Burton Albion.
UK Friendlies 08/07/25
Chesterfield
Burton Albion
Club Friendly List 27/07/19
Chesterfield
Burton Albion
England League 1 12/02/16
Burton Albion
Chesterfield
England League 1 26/09/15
Chesterfield
Burton Albion
Chesterfield preview: Some changes expected
Will Grigg is a strong doubt for this game after sustaining an injury in the heavy defeat at Colchester last time out. Should the 34-year-old forward fail to recover in time, Lee Bonis could get the nod up front for Chesterfield.
Ryan Boot was in goal during the Spireites’ first game in Northern Group H, and he is expected to continue ahead of first-choice goalkeeper Zac Flemming, who has been between the sticks in their League Two matches.
Armando Dobra has scored four goals and assisted his teammates twice in 12 appearances so far. The 24-year-old Albanian could be decisive in the middle of the pack once again as Chesterfield look to earn their first win of the group on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Boot (GK), Gordon, Grimes, Dunkley, Tanton, Stirk, Fleck, Mandeville, Dobra, Dickson & Bonis.
Last five matches
- Colchester United 6-2 Chesterfield
- Chesterfield 4-1 Newport
- Bromley 2-2 Chesterfield
- Chesterfield 1-1 MK Dons
- Walsall 1-0 Chesterfield
Burton Albion preview: Looking to improve their fortunes
A 52nd-minute injury substitution for George Evans in the recent draw against Doncaster Rovers means the midfielder remains touch and go for this contest.
Portuguese striker Fabio Tavares, who was on the scoresheet in Burton's first EFL Trophy game this season, is expected to be unavailable for this clash after picking up an injury in a league game against Cardiff on 30 September.
Head coach Gary Bowyer could give Kamil Dudek the nod between the goalposts. The young Polish shot-stopper kept a clean sheet in the Brewers’ opening group win against Liverpool's U-21 side on 2 September.
Predicted lineup: Dudek (GK), Armer, Delap, Hartridge, Godwin-Malife, Lofthouse, Williams, Webster, Revan, McKiernan & Beesley.
Last five matches
- Doncaster 1-1 Burton
- Cardiff 0-1 Burton
- Burton 0-4 Plymouth
- Huddersfield 0-0 Burton
- Burton 0-1 Lincoln
Player to watch: Liam Mandeville
Liam Mandeville has been in sensational form, scoring twice and providing three assists in his last four appearances for Chesterfield. The former Doncaster Rovers midfielder will be called upon to provide goals on Tuesday evening.