THE Brewers return to the Pirelli Stadium looking to extend an unbeaten run to eight games.
Bristol Rovers are the visitors on Saturday, October 21, with a 3pm kick off.
Dino Maamria’s side made it seven games unbeaten with a 1-0 win at Lincoln City on Saturday and beat Cambridge 2-1 in the last game at the Pirelli Stadium.
DID YOU KNOW?
Rovers manager Joey Barton joined the club in February 2021 when they were in danger of relegation and steered them to League One survival. He signed a new three-year contract in the summer of 2022. Barton had previously managed Fleetwood Town from 2018 to 2021.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since 2011 the Brewers and Bristol Rovers have played each other 13 times, the last seven games all being League One fixtures. The Brewers have won six of the 13 games and have drawn three, but Rovers victories have been more emphatic, including a 4-0 at the Pirelli Stadium last season and a 7-1 at home in 2012.
MINUTE’S SILENCE
Along with all other EFL fixtures this weekend, before kick-off we will remember the innocent victims of the ongoing and devastating events in Israel and Palestine. Football’s thoughts are with them, their families, and friends, along with all the communities that are affected by the escalating conflict
JAY ROSA
We will welcome professional football freestyler Jay Rosa to the game.
Jay is on a mission to perform at every football league stadium in the country, to raise awareness and to support Mental Health UK.
Jay's EFL Tour has already taken him to some of the most iconic stadiums in football, including the likes of Blackburn Rovers, Nottingham Forest and Coventry City.
To donate to Mental Health UK, please visit www.jayrosa.co.uk or alternatively, justgiving.com/page/jayrosa.
If you wish to follow Jay on his journey, please show your support by following @jayrosa1_ on Instagram and Tiktok.
COLLECTION
There will be a bucket collection for the Sarcoma UK charity at the game.
Christine Rhodes of Sarcoma UK writes:
“Last season, one of Bristol Rovers’ players, Nick Anderton, had to retire from football after developing an uncommon form of cancer called sarcoma.
“He needed an operation that saw his knee and part of his femur removed. Thankfully he has recently announced he is free of cancer.
“But not everyone is so lucky. Our treasured, inspirational daughter, Hannah, tragically passed away from sarcoma at the age of 29 - within nine months of a late diagnosis.
“Sarcoma can affect any part of the body, on the inside or outside, including the muscle, bone, tendons, blood vessels and fatty tissues. About 5,300 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every year in the UK.
“I am a supporter of the charity Sarcoma UK that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma and campaigns for better treatments.
“There will be a bucket collection at the match for Sarcoma UK. Any donations will be gratefully received and will help to ensure everyone affected by sarcoma receives the best treatment, care, information and support available and to create the treatments of the future.”
To find out more about sarcoma and the work of Sarcoma UK, visit https://sarcoma.org.uk/
FAMILY ZONE
Our regular Family Zone will be in operation for this game, now starting two hours before kick-off and it is open to home and away supporters.
Come and try out football, archery, inflatable fun, colouring and much more on the 3G pitch and inside the community building.
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 and colouring sheets which you can download now - click here to visit our Family Section!
FOOD & DRINK
We have a wide range of food and drink inside the ground - including jacket potatoes, hot dogs, burgers, chips and our famous faggots and peas.
By popular demand Madri beer is available in all home bars.
SPONSORS
Our Match sponsor is LDC Motorcycle Training
LDC Motorcycle Training is a family run, local business that has been trading since 1988. Our training site has been at Burton Albion for 14 years with full support from the club. We also have training sites in Stoke on Trent covering motorcycle training and enhanced rider training. Our team of instructors will help you achieve your goals. In 2013 we opened Falcon motorcycles, where you can book all training courses. Our showroom has new and used bikes, parts, tyres, accessories, clothing and helmets. In our workshop we have a qualified mechanic with 20 years’ experience. Pop down to see us.
Our Matchball Delivery sponsor is ATL with Mel and Abbie Somerville and Ethan Macdonell and Cain Poppitt having the honour of taking out the match ball.
PROGRAMME
The Matchday Brewer can be bought around the ground and in the Club Shop priced at £3 for 48 pages of exclusive content.
It includes exclusive interviews, Look Back in Amber, Tony’s Trivia, Ask the Ref and a detailed look at our opposition, Bristol Rovers.
IFOLLOW
Video Match Passes are not available for this game but Audio Passes priced at £2.50 and are available to buy now here https://www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk/ifollow/subscribe/
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.
When collecting tickets on match day please allow plenty of time as queues tend to be long. Please note that you will be asked for ID when collecting your tickets.
NEXT MATCH AT THE PIRELLI STADIUM
The Brewers are at home to Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League One on Saturday, October 28, kick off 3pm. Buy tickets here http://ba6.glitnirticketing.com/baticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_tile_index