Founded in 1950 and based in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, Burton Albion are affectionately nicknamed “The Brewers” in homage to the town’s brewing heritage. They play at the Pirelli Stadium and achieved Football League status in 2009 after winning the Conference. Their climb continued with the League Two title in 2014-15 and promotion to the Championship in 2016, marking a remarkable rise through the pyramid. Now established in League One, Burton Albion blend local identity with a modern footballing journey
