Burton, Stevenage play to 1‑1 draw in League One opener

BURTON UPON TRENT, England (Interstat) — Jack Armer scored in the 74th minute and Oliver Sanderson equalized in the first minute of stoppage time as Burton and Stevenage played to a 1-1 draw Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in League One at Pirelli Stadium.

Armer gave the home side the lead in the 74th minute. Sanderson answered for the visitors in the 90th minute. Stevenage moved to 0-0-1 in the league and across all competitions. Burton likewise sits at 0-0-1 in both.

Burton next plays at Leicester on Friday, Aug. 21, before visiting Notts on Aug. 28 and hosting Wimbledon on Sept. 1. Stevenage next hosts Oxford on Aug. 21, hosts Doncaster on Aug. 28, and visits Peterborough on Aug. 31. Burton also faces Cambridge at home on Sept. 4 and travels to Oxford on Sept. 11. Stevenage plays at Barnsley on Sept. 4 and hosts Luton on Sept. 9 in League One.