MATCH PREVIEW | IPSWICH TOWN (H)

15 August 2022

BURTON Albion play the first of back-to-back home games on Tuesday night, taking on Ipswich Town at the Pirelli Stadium (7.45pm kick-off).

The Tractor Boys have had a positive start to the season, drawing once and winning twice - including a 3-0 victory over MK Dons at the weekend.

HEAD 2 HEAD

The Brewers recorded their first ever win over Ipswich last season, a 2-1 victory at the Pirelli Stadium almost a year ago to the day, with goals from Joe Powell and Lucas Akins cancelling out Joe Pigott's effort.

Other than that, Ipswich have had the upper hand in all games since the sides first met in 2016, winning eight out of 10 meetings in total. The solitary draw was a goalless encounter in the Championship back in February 2018.

The most recent meeting between the two sides came at Portman Road in March, where the hosts took a 3-0 victory.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Tomorrow's referee will be Ben Toner from Lancashire. In the three games Toner has officiated this season, he has shown seven yellow cards and no reds.

The assistant referees will be Abbas Khan and Hristo Karaivanov, with Peter Wright as the fourth official.

FAMILY ZONE

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Our new-look Family Zone opens 90 minutes before kick-off on the Burton Albion Community Football Centre (3G pitch) and everyone is welcome to join in the fun and games - and as a special treat, the Burton Albion Women's First Team will be in attendance to take part in all the activities with our young fans against Ipswich!

There is also an indoor section with even more activities, with booths for colouring-in, table tennis, a big screen and much, much more! So make sure to come down from 6.15pm on Tuesday evening - the fun is open to both home and away fans!

There is plenty more information for young fans on the club website such as the history of the club, how to become a mascot and fun things to do such as our autograph sheet which you can download now - click here to visit our Family Section!

FOOD & DRINK

Don Burger are returning for the 2022/23 season! The popular Don Burger catering unit will be back at the Pirelli Stadium for this game, serving gourmet burgers in their new spot in the Russell Roof Tiles (East) Stand car park, serving both home and away fans. They will be serving their popular Don Burger so make sure to pick up yours.

Inside the ground - we are delighted to confirm that we are once again selling our famous faggots and peas! Make sure to get yours from the refreshment kiosks at the Pirelli Stadium.

We also have a wide range of food and drink inside - including jacket potatoes, hot dogs, burgers, chips and more!

PROGRAMME

The Matchday Brewer returns for the 2022/23 season - priced at £3 for 48 pages of exclusive content.

It includes a detailed look at Ipswich Town, the return of favourite features such as Look Back in Amber as well as a focus on the women’s game and our Academy sides.

For this issue, we have a brand new feature - our Matchday Officials' Supervisor and former Premier League linesman Roy Burton sets a quiz, putting you in the shoes of a top-flight official!

TICKET INFORMATION

Early bird ticket prices for the game are as follows:

Seats

Adults: £22
Senior (65-plus): £20
Young Person (17-22): £20
Under-17: £12
Under-13: £12

Terrace

Adults: £18
Senior (65-plus): £16
Young Person (17-22): £13
Under-17: £5
Under-13: £5

Early bird tickets are available up until 5pm the day before each matchday. Tickets purchased after this time will incur a £2.00 increase in price.

Book your tickets right now via our online ticket store or, if you are purchasing on your mobile phone use our web-based app.

You can also purchase tickets by visiting the Club Shop at the Pirelli Stadium or you can call 01283 565938.

Brewers fan will be able to pay in cash on the turnstiles for this fixture for terrace admission. You will need a ticket for seats. Away fans will need a ticket.

PARKING

Please park responsibly around the ground and use the Ryknild Trading Estate rather than the surrounding streets

More details HERE

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DRIVERS

Please be aware that Bitham Lane is currently closed due to roadworks.

NEXT MATCH

The Brewers are at home to Port Vale on Saturday, August 20 (3pm). Tickets are on sale now.

Match Reports

MATCH REPORT: BURTON ALBION 0-1 IPSWICH TOWN

16 August 2022

A goal on the hour mark from former Burton man Marcus Harness saw Albion fall to defeat as League One pacesetters took all the points back to Suffolk with a 1-0 win.

There was precious to choose between the sides throughout a closely fought encounter with Albion going close on a number of occasions but without being able to find the net and it proved to be a frustrating night as Harness grabbed victory for Ipswich with one of very few clear cut chances.

Albion showed two changes from the side that started Saturday's 4-4 draw with Accrington Stanley. Calum Butcher failed to make it after picking up a groin problem at the weekend and Deji Oshilaja came in for the former Dundee United man. The other change saw Victor Adeboyejo drop to the bench as Terry Taylor was handed a first start of the season.

The Brewers were on the front foot immediately and an almighty scramble in the Ipswich box saw the ball cannon back off the bar before a Town defender got a vital touch to prevent Conor Shaughnessy heading in by the post.

The Burton defender stayed down in a heap and after receiving attention was unable to continue as he moved gingerly around the perimeter of the pitch to be replaced by Joe Powell, Deji Oshilaja dropping into the back four to cover.

Ipswich began to settle as they looked to preserve their position at the top of the table and a through ball sent Freddie Ladapo in behind the Burton defence but pushed slightly wide he fired across goal and wide of the far post.

Former Albion favourite Marcus Harness almost cost his side a goal midway through the first half with a poor backpass that went straight to Ahadme who was onto the ball in a flash before forcing a good save to his left from Christian Walton and there were more nervy moments at the back for the visitors moments later when Jonny Smith put in a wickedly teasing cross that eluded Ahadme and was just fired wide at full stretch by Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Ladapo saw a shot deflected over the target at close range as the visitors looked to up the tempo and pressure and Sone Aluko was also closed down and forced into a shot that was deflected wide as well.

Powell almost had Albion ahead as the half time whistle was about to go, a free kick rolled short to him and Powell fizzing a long range effort just wide of the target.

Half time: Burton Albion 0-0 Ipswich Town

Albion were quickly back on it again at the start of the second half as Smith whipped a dipping shot over the bar in the opening exchanges.

But Ipswich were quick to respond with Lee Evans set up for a long range effort on goal on 53 minutes that Viljami Sinisalo had to push around the post.

A poor back pass from Tom Hamer was intercepted by Ladapo who wraced through but was denied by the big Finn. And as the game continued at a frenetic pace a loose pass in the Ipswich defence saw Smith nip in but driven wide he found Ahadme who was denied by a superb save from the leg of keeper Christian Walton.

When the goal it was somewhat harsh on Albion as HARNESS was able to turn just outside the box and drill a low shot inside the post.

Kayden Jackson screwed a shot wide from a tight angle as Town looked to get in behind Albion and Lee Evans fired a deflected effort over the bar under pressure on the edge of the box.

Skipper John Brayford brought a save from Walton on 78 minutes with a firm header from Powell's free kick.

Adeboyejo came on inside the last ten minutes when Oshilaja picked up a knock and was unable to continue with Albion pushing for an equaliser and Louise Moult was also called upon for the closing stages.

Albion came up against a resolute Town defence in the closing stages and there was to be no equaliser resulting in a harsh defeat for the Brewers.

ALBION: Sinisalo; Brayford, Hughes, Shaughnessy (Powell, 5), Hamer; Taylor, Oshilaja (Adeboyejo, 82), Borthwick-Jackson; Smith (Moult, 88), Ahadme, Keillor-Dunn.
Substitutes: Garratt, Onyango, Lakin, Castro.

GOALS: IPSWICH - Harness (60)

Referee: Ben Toner

Attendance: 3,562

Match Reports

Ticket News

TICKETS ON SALE FOR IPSWICH HOME GAME

27 July 2022

TICKETS are on sale now for our home game against one of the League One promotion favourites, Ipswich Town.

The game takes place on Tuesday, August 16, with a 7.45pm kick off.

Burton Albion’s new seated family area in the Carling (South) Stand will be operating along with the already established family area in the Raygar (North) Stand.