THE Brewers kick off this Saturday against Bristol Rovers at home for their third home game of the League One season, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Tuesday night's successful win against Morecambe.
HEAD 2 HEAD
At their last meeting on New Year’s Day, Burton drew 0 - 0 with Bristol Rovers despite Ben Turner having the best chance at goal with a header in the 77th minute for the Brewers. The match before however did see a Burton win, with Academy graduate Ben Fox scoring in the 90th minute to make it 1 - 0.
BURTON ALBION TEAM NEWS
After Colin Daniel limped off to leave the Brewers with ten men in the final minutes on Tuesday, it has been confirmed that he is out for the next 3-4 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Nathan Broadhead is also likely to miss the game due to his hip injury.
BRISTOL ROVERS NEWS
After their defeat to Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, Graham Cloughlan said: "I feel for the lads tonight...I don't think they deserved that to be honest, I was really proud of them.
"But we can't be getting used to losing and we can't be accepting defeat irrespective of the opponent".
REFEREE
Peter Wright will be in charge of Saturday’s game, with Anthony Moore and Richard Morris assisting. Last season, Mr Wright handed out 103 yellow and seven red cards and has already handed out 16 yellows in his first five games this season with the appearance of one red.
TICKETS
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
All tickets will increase by £2 on match day
Home and away fans can pay in cash on the turnstiles for terrace admission.
Details here
Tickets can be purchased online at www.burtonabionfc.co.uk/tickets, by calling 01283 565938 or in person at the club shop during normal opening hours.
IFOLLOW
There is no live stream available for domestic viewers but audio match passes are available for £2.50 here
COLLECTION
The collection this match will be for Betel - a Christian charity who support people affected by homelessness and drug and alcohol addiction. Please support if you can.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The Family Day will take place at the Burton Albion Community Trust Centre and 3G pitch starting at 1.30pm. There will be face painting, football on the 3G pitch, colouring competitions, inflatables, and the chance to write letters and meet Betty and Billy Brewer! There will also be some Brewers stars popping in and a PS4 area where you can play FIFA against friends and family! What's not to love?
More details here
TRAVEL NEWS
Road closure at Shobnall Road due to construction so avoid that direction if possible.