Cleveland Taylor's winning spot-kick provided 10-man Burton a memorable penalty shoot-out win over Sheffield United in the League Cup first round.

Taylor dispatched his decisive penalty after Michael Doyle's effort was saved by Albion keeper Ross Atkins.

Earlier on, Adi Yussuf had the visitors in front but debutant Nick Blackman equalised to take it to extra-time.

Taylor put Albion ahead once more, before Neil Collins made it 2-2 and Marcus Holness saw red for Albion.

Minutes before his goal, Collins also spurned a magnificent opportunity from the spot as Atkins saved well.

VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Burton Albion manager Gary Rowett told BBC Radio Derby:

"We always knew it was going to be a great start to the season and we've told the players that they've done the work, so they should relish it.

"I said to them before the game, whatever happens, just react in a positive way and deal with the problems.

"I think you saw three or four times when the game turned for different reasons, ever single time we stood up to it and dealt with the game."

Lineup, Bookings (6) & Substitutions (6)

Sheffield United

  • 01 Howard
  • 05 Maguire
  • 15 Collins Booked
  • 29 McMahon
  • 30 Williams
  • 07 Flynn (McAllister - 90' )
  • 08 Doyle
  • 11 McDonald
  • 28 Quinn
  • 09 Porter (Blackman - 46' )
  • 12 Miller (McFadzean - 69' )

Substitutes

  • 25 Long
  • 02 Westlake
  • 10 Blackman
  • 16 McAllister
  • 26 McFadzean

Burton Albion

  • 01 Atkins
  • 04 Stanton Booked
  • 05 Diamond Booked
  • 21 Holness Dismissed after an earlier booking
  • 07 Taylor
  • 08 Weir
  • 11 Palmer (Dyer - 68' )
  • 14 McCrory
  • 23 Bell
  • 12 Yussuf (Webster - 79' )
  • 29 Kee (Richards - 59' Booked )

Substitutes

  • 16 Lyness
  • 02 Corbett
  • 03 Webster
  • 15 Palmer
  • 22 Dyer
  • 09 Richards
  • 25 Garnett
Ref: Kettle
Att: 7,073

Match Stats

Shots

28 12

On target

15 7

Corners

7 4

Fouls

10 19

Live Text Commentary

127:23 Penalty

Penalty scored by Cleveland Taylor. Sheff Utd 4-5 Burton Albion on penalties.

126:40

Penalty taken by Michael Doyle is saved by Ross Atkins.

126:03 Penalty

Penalty scored by Justin Richards. Sheff Utd 4-4 Burton Albion on penalties.

125:31 Penalty

Penalty scored by Tony McMahon. Sheff Utd 4-3 Burton Albion on penalties.

125:01 Penalty

Aaron Webster scores a penalty. Sheff Utd 3-3 Burton Albion on penalties.

124:24 Penalty

Penalty scored by Kevin McDonald. Sheff Utd 3-2 Burton Albion on penalties.

123:45 Penalty

Damien McCrory scores a penalty. Sheff Utd 2-2 Burton Albion on penalties.

123:25

Penalty missed by Harry Maguire.

122:32

Spot kick missed by Lee Bell.

122:01 Penalty

Penalty scored by Neill Collins. Sheff Utd 2-1 Burton Albion on penalties.

121:26 Penalty

Penalty scored by Robbie Weir. Sheff Utd 1-1 Burton Albion on penalties.

120:02 Penalty

Penalty scored by Stephen Quinn. Sheff Utd 1-0 Burton Albion on penalties.

120:01

The players are ready for the drama of the penalty shoot-out.

120:00 +1:27

The match goes to a penalty shoot-out.

120:00 +0:29

The ball is swung over by Tony McMahon, Close range header by Callum McFadzean goes wide of the left-hand post.

119:32

The ball is crossed by Michael Doyle, Header from deep inside the penalty area by David McAllister goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

119:19

Callum McFadzean produces a cross, Cleveland Taylor gets a block in.

117:15

Nick Blackman is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Ross Atkins.

116:14

The ball is crossed by Nick Blackman, clearance made by Cleveland Taylor.

115:05

Stephen Quinn takes a shot. Save made by Ross Atkins.

114:05

The ball is swung over by Kevin McDonald.

112:59

Free kick awarded for a foul by Damien McCrory on David McAllister. Tony McMahon restarts play with the free kick.

112:22

Kevin McDonald produces a left-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the goal.

111:38

Robbie Weir produces a cross, Shot from inside the six-yard box by Justin Richards goes wide right of the goal.

111:22

Stephen Quinn takes a shot. Aaron Webster gets a block in.

110:07

Cleveland Taylor takes a shot. Marcus Williams gets a block in. Corner taken right-footed by Lee Bell.

109:38

Cleveland Taylor takes a shot. Save by Mark Howard.

108:17

Corner taken left-footed by Michael Doyle from the left by-line, Nick Blackman takes a shot. Save by Ross Atkins.

105:32

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kevin McDonald by Aaron Webster. Tony McMahon crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Damien McCrory manages to make a clearance.

105:01

The referee starts the second half of extra time.

105:00 +0:56 Dismissal

Dismissal Marcus Holness sent from the field by the ref for second bookable offence.

104:38 Goal scored

Goal - Neill Collins - Sheff Utd 2 - 2 Burton Neill Collins gets on the score sheet with a goal from close in to the bottom left corner of the goal. Sheff Utd 2-2 Burton Albion.

104:28 Penalty

A save by Ross Atkins from penalty by Neill Collins. Sheff Utd 1-2 Burton Albion.

104:00 +1:39 Booking

Booking Caution for Marcus Holness.

103:42 Booking

Booking Zander Diamond booked for dissent.

103:05 Booking

Booking Nathan Stanton shown a yellow card.

102:33

Nathan Stanton gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Callum McFadzean.

101:34

Harry Maguire takes a shot. Aaron Webster gets a block in.

99:34

Zander Diamond takes the free kick.

99:34 Booking

Booking The referee shows Neill Collins a yellow card.

99:24

Foul by Neill Collins on Justin Richards, free kick awarded.

99:09

Centre by Callum McFadzean, Marcus Holness makes a clearance.

98:21

Direct free kick taken by Mark Howard.

98:21 Booking

Booking Justin Richards receives a caution for unsporting behaviour.

98:09

Justin Richards challenges Neill Collins unfairly and gives away a free kick.

96:40

Robbie Weir provided the assist for the goal.

96:40 Goal scored

Goal - Cleveland Taylor - Sheff Utd 1 - 2 Burton Cleveland Taylor finds the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Sheff Utd 1-2 Burton Albion.

95:47

Neill Collins takes a shot. Save by Ross Atkins.

94:23

Close range shot by Nick Blackman clears the bar.

90:00 +5:06

The ball is sent over by Callum McFadzean.

45:01

The game restarts for the second half.

90:00 +10:34

Normal time is of over and the game goes into extra time.

90:00 +2:56 Substitution

Substitution Ryan Flynn goes off and David McAllister comes on.

89:51

Nick Blackman takes a shot. Ross Atkins makes a save.

86:23

Aaron Webster challenges Michael Doyle unfairly and gives away a free kick. Marcus Williams takes the direct free kick.

85:13

A cross is delivered by Ryan Flynn, Zander Diamond manages to make a clearance.

82:53

Tony McMahon takes a shot. Robbie Weir gets a block in. Aaron Webster challenges Callum McFadzean unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Flynn takes the direct free kick. Harry Maguire concedes a free kick for a foul on Zander Diamond. Indirect free kick taken by Ross Atkins.

78:21 Substitution

Substitution Aaron Webster replaces Adi Yussuf.

78:21

Effort from deep inside the area by Tony McMahon clears the bar.

76:40

Tony McMahon crosses the ball.

75:51

The ball is crossed by Ryan Flynn, clearance made by Marcus Holness.

75:03

Adi Yussuf is penalised for a handball. Mark Howard restarts play with the free kick.

74:28

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Zander Diamond by Nick Blackman. Free kick taken by Ross Atkins.

72:41

Stephen Quinn takes a shot from just outside the penalty area which clears the crossbar.

71:05

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Marcus Williams by Justin Richards. Direct free kick taken by Marcus Williams.

68:58 Substitution

Substitution Callum McFadzean comes on in place of Shaun Miller.

68:58 Substitution

Substitution Callum McFadzean joins the action as a substitute, replacing Stephen Quinn.

68:42

Centre by Tony McMahon, Zander Diamond manages to make a clearance.

67:54

The ball is sent over by Adi Yussuf, Shaun Miller makes a clearance.

66:59 Substitution

Substitution Jack Dyer on for Chris Palmer.

66:59

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nathan Stanton by Nick Blackman. Ross Atkins restarts play with the free kick.

65:54

Foul by Kevin McDonald on Lee Bell, free kick awarded. Lee Bell takes the free kick.

64:09

Effort from deep inside the area by Justin Richards clears the bar. Unfair challenge on Michael Doyle by Lee Bell results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Harry Maguire.

63:08

Damien McCrory takes a shot. Marcus Holness gets a block in.

62:39

Cleveland Taylor fouled by Stephen Quinn, the ref awards a free kick. Zander Diamond restarts play with the free kick.

61:14

Marcus Holness challenges Ryan Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Stephen Quinn. Harry Maguire gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Zander Diamond. Ross Atkins restarts play with the free kick.

60:28

The ball is sent over by Tony McMahon.

59:50

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Shaun Miller by Robbie Weir. Free kick taken by Kevin McDonald.

58:56 Substitution

Substitution (Burton Albion) makes a substitution, with Justin Richards coming on for Billy Kee.

57:38

Ryan Flynn crosses the ball, clearance made by Zander Diamond.

55:56

Marcus Williams produces a cross, Tony McMahon takes a shot. Save by Ross Atkins.

52:53

Unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Lee Bell results in a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Ryan Flynn.

52:15

Free kick awarded for a foul by Billy Kee on Michael Doyle. Free kick taken by Mark Howard.

50:46

Assist on the goal came from Shaun Miller.

50:46 Goal scored

Goal - Nick Blackman - Sheff Utd 1 - 1 Burton Nick Blackman grabs a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Sheff Utd 1-1 Burton Albion.

49:27

The referee gives a free kick against Adi Yussuf for handball. Free kick taken by Marcus Williams.

48:14

Adi Yussuf takes a shot. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Chris Palmer from the left by-line, save by Mark Howard.

47:43

Inswinging corner taken by Chris Palmer.

45:01

The referee starts the second half.

45:01 Substitution

Substitution Chris Porter goes off and Nick Blackman comes on.

45:00 +2:20 Half time

Half Time The first half comes to an end.

45:00 +0:57

Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Flynn, Shot by Michael Doyle from outside the area goes high over the crossbar.

45:00 +0:36

Ryan Flynn produces a cross, Damien McCrory gets a block in.

43:02

Nathan Stanton challenges Shaun Miller unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Stephen Quinn, save made by Ross Atkins.

42:03

Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Ryan Flynn, Tony McMahon takes a shot. Save by Ross Atkins.

41:37

Kevin McDonald crosses the ball, clearance made by Marcus Holness.

39:09

Free kick awarded for a foul by Shaun Miller on Nathan Stanton. Indirect free kick taken by Ross Atkins.

38:10

The ball is crossed by Kevin McDonald.

37:41

The ball is swung over by Chris Porter, Zander Diamond manages to make a clearance.

35:50

The ball is swung over by Stephen Quinn, clearance by Cleveland Taylor.

33:47

The assist for the goal came from Robbie Weir.

33:47 Goal scored

Goal - Adi Yussuf - Sheff Utd 0 - 1 Burton Adi Yussuf fires in a goal from just outside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Sheff Utd 0-1 Burton Albion.

31:56

Foul by Zander Diamond on Stephen Quinn, free kick awarded. The ball is crossed by Ryan Flynn, Shaun Miller takes a shot. Ross Atkins makes a save.

31:26

The ball is delivered by Damien McCrory.

31:06

A cross is delivered by Cleveland Taylor.

30:20

Billy Kee takes a shot. Mark Howard makes a save.

28:52

Neill Collins sends in a cross, Marcus Williams takes a shot.

28:13

Marcus Williams takes a shot. Marcus Holness gets a block in.

25:57

Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Ryan Flynn. Harry Maguire produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.

25:30

Shaun Miller has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

25:00

Tony McMahon delivers the ball, clearance made by Marcus Holness.

22:06

Harry Maguire crosses the ball.

21:21

Unfair challenge on Chris Porter by Cleveland Taylor results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Stephen Quinn.

20:27

Unfair challenge on Adi Yussuf by Chris Porter results in a free kick. Ross Atkins takes the indirect free kick.

19:55

Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Flynn, clearance by Adi Yussuf.

19:41

Ryan Flynn delivers the ball, blocked by Damien McCrory.

18:53

A cross is delivered by Tony McMahon, Kevin McDonald takes a shot. Blocked by Marcus Holness.

18:38

Centre by Stephen Quinn, Zander Diamond makes a clearance.

17:31

A cross is delivered by Marcus Williams.

16:42

Close range header by Adi Yussuf goes wide of the left-hand upright.

15:56

The ball is crossed by Damien McCrory. Chris Palmer takes a inswinging corner to the near post, clearance made by Kevin McDonald.

15:13

Foul by Tony McMahon on Chris Palmer, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Chris Palmer from left wing.

14:57

Centre by Chris Palmer, blocked by Tony McMahon.

13:31

Chris Palmer challenges Ryan Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Doyle.

12:54

Michael Doyle takes a shot. Marcus Holness gets a block in.

12:08

Robbie Weir challenges Stephen Quinn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Stephen Quinn.

11:14

Robbie Weir takes a shot. Save made by Mark Howard.

9:53

The ball is sent over by Harry Maguire, Shaun Miller has a headed effort at goal from just inside the penalty area that misses to the left of the goal.

9:32

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Cleveland Taylor. Kevin McDonald takes the free kick.

8:58

The ball is delivered by Lee Bell, Stephen Quinn manages to make a clearance.

7:13

Ryan Flynn takes a outswinging corner to the near post, Shot by Michael Doyle from 18 yards. Lee Bell gets a block in. Marcus Holness makes a clearance.

6:27

Robbie Weir gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Shaun Miller. Ryan Flynn takes the free kick.

6:07

Cleveland Taylor crosses the ball, blocked by Neill Collins.

5:29

Shaun Miller is ruled offside. Ross Atkins takes the free kick.

2:54

A cross is delivered by Chris Palmer, Effort on goal by Adi Yussuf from deep inside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.

1:01

The ball is swung over by Tony McMahon, blocked by Damien McCrory. Corner taken right-footed by Ryan Flynn from the right by-line, Neill Collins takes a shot. Save by Ross Atkins.

0:00

The match begins.

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