Burton Albion F.C.
Squad
Mark Duffy2015current
Tom Flanagan2015current
Hamza Choudhury2016current
Peter Taylor1962–1965
Steve Cotterill1987–1989
Nigel Clough1998–2008
Andy Sinton2002–2004
Lee Camp2003–2003
Alex Baptiste2004–2004
Mark Robins2004–2005
Gary Rowett2005–2007
John Brayford2006–2008
Jacques Maghoma2009–2013
Adam Legzdins2010–2011
Darren Moore2010–2012- Adam Legzdins2012–2012
Chris Riggott2012–2012
Benjamin Siegrist2013–2013
Jordan Pickford2013–2013
Rory Delap2013–2013- David Gray2014–2014
Jon McLaughlin2014–2017
Abdenasser El Khayati2015–2016- Aurélien Joachim2015–2016
Kevin Stewart2015–2015
Jackson Irvine2016–2017
Luke Varney2017–2018
Stephen Warnock2017–2018
Darren Bent2018–2018
Martin Samuelsen2018–2018
Stephen Quinn2018–2021
Ryan Edwards2019–2021- Luke Varney2020–2021
Neal Eardley2020–2021
Michael Mancienne2021–2023
Adlène Guedioura2022–2022
Burton Albion F.C. is a professional football club based in Burton upon Trent, England, known for its rich history in English football.
The club moved to the Pirelli Stadium in 2005, marking a new chapter in its history after leaving Eton Park.
Founded in 1950, Burton Albion initially joined the Birmingham & District League before moving through various leagues over the decades.
Biography
Formation
Burton Albion Football Club was established in 1950 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. The club began its journey in the Birmingham & District League, quickly making a mark by finishing as runners-up in the 1953–54 season. In 1958, they transitioned to the Southern League North Western zone, and by the mid-1960s, they achieved promotion to the Southern League Premier Division. Despite facing relegation in the late 1970s, the club's resilience saw them navigate through various league changes, including a move to the Northern Premier League.
Rise to Prominence
The late 1990s marked a significant turning point for Burton Albion when Nigel Clough was appointed as player-manager in 1998. Under his leadership, the club secured two consecutive runners-up finishes in the early 2000s, culminating in a championship win in the Northern Premier League Premier Division in 2002. This victory propelled them into the Football Conference for the first time, setting the stage for further successes.
Achievements and Legacy
Burton Albion's notable achievements include winning the League Two title in the 2014–15 season and finishing as runners-up in League One in 2015–16. The club also triumphed in the Conference, claiming the championship in 2008–09. Their rich history is complemented by several cup victories, including the Southern League Cup and the Staffordshire Senior Cup. The club's nickname, "The Brewers," pays homage to the town's brewing heritage, further embedding them in the local culture and community.
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Career & Clubs
1950–1998: early years
Burton Albion were formed in 1950, and joined the Birmingham & District League. They finished the 1953–54 season as runners-up, and in 1958–59 joined the Southern League North Western zone. In 1965–66, Burton missed out on the runners-up place on goal difference, but were still promoted to the Southern League Premier Division. They avoided relegation in 1968, due to Stevenage Town folding, but were relegated to Division One after an unsuccessful 1969–70 season. Burton missed out on promotion on goal average in 1970–71, but finished as runners-up the following season and were promoted back to the Premier Division. The next two seasons saw them relegated, and then promoted back to the Premier Division again. They stayed in the same division until being relegated once more at the end of 1976–77. League rearrangements saw Burton moved to the Northern Premier League, because of their location in the central Midlands, and then back to the Southern League in 1987–88, the season after losing in a replayed FA Trophy Final to Kidderminster Harriers.
Into the new millennium
In October 1998, Nigel Clough was appointed as player-manager and he led the club to two successive runners-up spots, in 1999–2000 and 2000–01. Burton were again moved to the Northern Premier League Premier Division in 2001–02, which they won by a margin of 15 points, scoring 106 goals in the process. The club were promoted to the Football Conference for the first time.
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Legacy
League
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 Cup
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 Winners: 1955–56 Birmingham Senior Cup Winners: 1953–54, 1996–97
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Burton Albion Football Club is a professional association football club in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. The team competes in League One, the third level of the English football league system. The club moved its home ground in 2005 to the Pirelli Stadium from Eton Park. The club's nickname, The Brewers, evokes the brewing heritage of Burton upon Trent.
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