Bottom side Vale took the lead courtesy of Ethon Archer’s superb free-kick and then Ben Waine’s strike, but Beesley brought Burton level on both occasions with his 11th and 12th goals of the season. The visitors equalised 20 minutes later, leading scorer Beesley flicking the ball into the net at the near post from Sebastian Revan’s corner. They did restore parity, though, seven minutes into the second half, with Beesley directing Lofthouse’s delivery over the line. Tyrese Shade and JJ McKiernan both hit the right post with shots from the distance as Gary Bowyer’s Burton pushed hard to secure all three points for the travelling fans. The home side came agonisingly close to scoring a winner late on, but substitute Dajaune Brown’s attempt on the stretch was cleared off the line by Godwin-Malife.

Source: Express February 07, 2026 14:47 UTC