Burton Albion fell to a heavy home defeat on Tuesday evening, with Stockport County running out convincing winners in a match that ended 0-5.
Stockport took the lead in the 23rd minute through Brad Hills and never looked like relinquishing control. Burton struggled to assert themselves in the opening half and the visitors' organisation made it difficult for the hosts to find any meaningful rhythm going forward.
The second half brought a flurry of goals that settled the contest entirely. Andy Cannon and T. Shade scored either side of the interval, and within ten minutes of the restart Stockport had effectively ended the game as a contest. Owen Dodgson and A. Sidibeh added further to the tally around the hour mark, with George Evans and Josh Stokes also registering as the goals continued to accumulate.
The closing stages saw a succession of substitutions from both benches, and the bookings mounted accordingly. Lewis Bate picked up two yellow cards, earning himself an early departure in the 81st minute. Further cautions were issued to K. Lofthouse, M. Mothersille, Fábio André Tavares Desidério, Kain Adom, Sulyman Krubally and J. Larsson as the game lost what little shape remained.
For Burton, this was a sobering evening at home. Stockport were sharper, more direct, and far more clinical in front of goal. The margin of victory reflected the gap between the two sides on the night.
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