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Burton Albion

Burton Albion FC

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Founded

1950

Years standing

Home ground

Pirelli Stadium

Capacity

6,912 seats

The Trophy Cabinet

League One (level 3)
Runners-up: 2015–16
League Two (level 4)
Champions: 2014–15
Conference (level 5)
Champions: 2008–09
Northern Premier League (level 6)
Champions: 2001–02
Southern Football League Premier Division
Runners-up: 1999–2000, 2000–01
FA Trophy
Runners-up: 1986–87
Southern League Cup
Winners: 1963–64, 1996–97, 1999–2000
Runners-up: 1988–89
Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
Winners: 1982–83
Staffordshire Senior Cup

Why Burton Albion

Burton Albion work as a second team because they come with their own geography: England, Pirelli Stadium, and a set of rivalries you will absorb faster than you expect.

Close to the pitch
Pirelli Stadium holds about 6,912. You can hear the defenders shouting at each other, which is the single best argument for lower-capacity football.
Easy weekend
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is about 20km from the ground, and Horninglow railway station is 0km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.
The calendar you inherit
England EFL Trophy is cold-weather football: mud in February, breath visible under the lights, and a fixture list that rewards anyone who sticks it out. England does not do easy neutrals.
Modern era club
Formed in 1950, so the whole story is documented, arguable and still being written. Join now and you were basically there from the start.

Matchday Trip

Ground: Pirelli Stadium. Go in a day early, find the pre-match pub, buy the programme.

Nearest airport

East Midlands Airport (EMA)

20 km / 12 miles from the ground

Nearest station

Horninglow railway station

Walkable from the platform

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Pulling fixtures and table…

Around the ground

Things To Do Near Pirelli Stadium

Everything within a short walk of the turnstiles: landmarks, museums and the places worth arriving early for.

Landmarks within a 4 km radius

Matchday Shortlist

Opens a map centred on the ground. Two hours before kick-off is the sweet spot.

Route Planner

Getting to Pirelli Stadium