Burton Albion retained the Bass Charity Vase with a 1-0 victory over Derby County at the Pirelli Stadium. The only goal came inside the first 10 minutes when Tyrese Shade converted from the penalty spot after a rebound was prodded clear by Derby.
Early breakthrough and a tight contest
Burton took the lead after just 10 minutes when Tomas Kalinauskas forced a save from Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom. The rebound struck a Derby player and referee Ollie Yates awarded a penalty after Oscar Fraulo made contact with Tyrese Shade with his boot while attempting to clear.
Shade stepped up and squeezed his kick past Widell Zetterstrom, who got a hand to the ball but could not prevent it crossing the line. Derby struggled to exert significant pressure in the early stages, with their forward play described as lacking pace.
Second half tensions and chances
Derby’s best opening fell to Joe Ward after Lewis Travis won a strong midfield challenge and set up the chance, but Ward’s effort was dragged wide. After the interval, Derby appeals for a penalty when Filip Bilbija went down were dismissed.
Temperatures rose as the match progressed. A heavy tackle from Max Johnston on Kalinauskas left the Burton forward in a heap and prompted further contact when Lewis Travis appeared to catch him while on the floor, instigating a confrontation between players from both sides. A later foul on Bobby Clark led to another melee before play resumed.
Derby had opportunities to level. Dion Sanderson saw a shot beaten away by Burton keeper Corey Addai, while Kyran Lofthouse threatened following a surging run. Millar Matthews-Lewis also came close for Burton as the hosts defended their advantage.
Penalty shoot-out and individual notes
After the match ended 1-0, the teams contested a penalty shoot-out which Burton won 4-3, consigning Derby to a second defeat in this pre-season period.
- Score: Burton Albion 1-0 Derby County
- Deciding moment: Tyrese Shade penalty, 10 minutes
- Post-match: Burton won the shoot-out 4-3
| Key figures | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jacob Widell Zetterstrom | Saved shots but could not stop the penalty |
| Tyrese Shade | Scored the match-winning penalty |
| Corey Addai | Important save from Dion Sanderson in second half |
The game offered a mixture of competitive intensity and pre-season sharpness; Burton will take the result and the retained trophy as a positive, while Derby will be left to reflect on missed chances and the need for greater cohesion in their attacking play.
