THE Brewers first home game of the season sees us take on newly-promoted Bristol Rovers.
Joey Barton’s side gained promotion on the last day of the season with a dramatic victory over Scunthorpe and they now return to League One to face Burton Albion on Saturday with a 3pm kick off.
The Brewers are unbeaten in the last five meetings between the two teams winning 1-0 when we last met at the Pirelli Stadium in March 2021.
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. Bristol Rovers fans will need a ticket.
PROGRAMME
The Matchday Brewer returns priced at £3 for 48 pages with a look at the opposition, a new player confessions feature and 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.
SPONSORS
Our match sponsor is Raygar Architectural and Engineering Supplies Ltd - an independent supplier of ironmongery, tools and fixings based in Derby. MD Ray Garlick is a great supporter of all that goes on at the football club, our Academy and Burton Albion Community Trust as well as running a highly successful business that’s now in its 28th year. Ray will be joined by his brother Dennis, his grandchildren Liam and Amelia and some of his long-time friends.
Deji Oshilaja’s Player Sponsors William and Juliet Crooks, from Cawarden, will be at the game as well as Steve Acton and his guests from our Matchball Delivery sponsors ATL
FAMILY ZONE
Our new-look Family Zone opens 90 minutes before kick-off on the community 3G pitch and everyone is welcome to join in the fun and games. Billy Brewer will be there and look out for a visit from Brewers first team player Michael Mancienne.
There's lots 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 ready for the new season.
Check out the family section on the website HERE
COLLECTION
There will be a bucket collection for St Giles Hospice at the game – please give generously.
We will also be welcoming Ian Leech, who works for St Giles, to the game on another of his cycling fundraising challenges in memory of his daughter Mel.
To make a donation to Ian’s 60 2 60 challenge for St Giles Hospice please visit www.justgiving.com/60260
For more information on the support St Giles offers visit www.stgileshospice.com
PARKING
Please park responsibly around the ground and use the Ryknild Trading Estate rather than the surrounding streets
More details HERE
TRAVELLING
Please be aware that Bitham Lane is currently closed due to roadworks
NEXT MATCH
The Brewers are at home to Ipswich Town on Tuesday, August 16, with a 7.45pm kick off