End of an era as nigel takes the derby hot seat Jan 14 2009
BURTON Albion has appointed Roy McFarland as manager on a caretaker basis until the end of the season, following Nigel Clough's departure to follow his father's footsteps and manage Derby County. more
McFarland gets off to winning start in trophy Jan 14 2009
THE 10 year tenure of Nigel Clough as Burton Albion's manager came to an end last week when he decided to take the vacant manager's position at Derby County. After much anguish about leaving the Brewers in their current table topping position, Clough decided the opportunity at Derby was the right one and he leaves the Pirelli Stadium for Pride Park. more
Brewers aim to carry form into the new year Dec 31 2008
BURTON Albion looked to put the disappointment of their play-off semi final defeat to Cambridge United behind them as they looked towards the forthcoming 2008/9 season. more
Lucky 13th as Pearson seals win for Brewers Dec 16 2008
HEAVY rain during Friday night and Saturday morning put paid to Burton Albion’s Carlsberg FA Trophy tie against Farsley Celtic at the weekend. more
Harrad's double sees off Forest Green again Dec 10 2008
BURTON Albion striker Shaun Harrad certainly likes playing against Forest Green Rovers, after he notched two goals on Saturday to match the brace he scored against the same opponents earlier in the season. As a result it helped the Brewers to secure their first league victory in seven attempts in Gloucestershire with leading scorer Greg Pearson also netting in the 3-2 triumph. more
Bubbling brewers are back on top of the table Dec 3 2008
BURTON Albion won't have wanted November to end after they completed their fifth league victory of the month to regain the leadership of the Blue Square Premier Division. With their nearest rivals Histon and Torquay United involved in the 2nd Round of the FA Cup it was vital that the Brewers beat Eastbourne Borough on their first ever visit to Burton. This they did with a much improved second half performance to win 2-0 courtesy of goals from leading scorer Greg Pearson and recent signing Craig Armstrong. more
Brewers eye top spot after Simpson double Nov 26 2008
A FIFTH successive home league win saw Burton Albion gain revenge for their heaviest defeat of the season against Stevenage Borough last Saturday. Burton captain Michael Simpson chose the occasion of his 50th start for the club to score his first goals in the 2-0 victory. more
Lewes 0 Burton Albion 1 Nov 19 2008
BURTON Albion maintained their leadership of the Blue Square Premier division as they completed their first league double of the season, winning 1-0 at bottom side Lewes last Saturday. more
Match raises £20,000 for treetops Nov 12 2008
A CHARITY football match between Burton Albion and Nottingham Forest raised £20,000 for the Treetops Hospice. more
Northwich Victoria 0 Burton Albion 1 Nov 12 2008
SATURDAY, November 8, 2008 will go down as another special date in Burton Albion's 58-year history, as it marked the day that they topped the Blue Square Premier Division table for the first time. more
We are now back in the pack, says Clough Nov 5 2008
BURTON Albion put the disappointment of their FA Cup exit behind them to record their first win in five attempts at the Pirelli Stadium over Ebbsfleet United. more
Poole carries the can for Brewers' Cup loss Oct 29 2008
IN THE 105 appearances that Burton Albion goalkeeper Kevin Poole has made for the club, you could probably count the number of mistakes he has made that have cost the side a goal on one hand. Unfortunately three of those have come in the FA Cup against sides managed by Mark Cooper. Two seasons ago it led to his then side Tamworth gaining an equaliser at the Pirelli Stadium, before going onto win the game in the final minute. This season he was culpable for the first two goals as the Brewers crashed out of this season's competition 3-0 to Cooper's current team Kettering Town. more
It's two wins in a row for Brewers Oct 15 2008
BURTON Albion made it two wins out of two in front of the Setanta TV cameras this season, as they defeated Mansfield Town 1-0 on Monday evening. more
Brewers record a season's first Sep 24 2008
BURTON Albion became the first team to defeat Kettering Town this season as they recorded a 1-0 win in front of the Setanta TV cameras on Monday night. more
Brewers share points in draw Sep 17 2008
BURTON Albion maintained their record of having scored in every league game this season, but had to settle for a share of the points in a 1-1 draw at home to Weymouth on Saturday. more
