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Burton Albion

Ground Name: Pirelli Stadium

Capacity: 6,350 (Seated 2,034)

Address: Pirelli Stadium, Burton Upon Trent, Staffs, DE13 0AR

Telephone No: 01283 565 938

Fax No: 01283 523 199

Pitch Size: 110 x 72 yards

Team Nickname: The Brewers

Club Founded: 1950

Year Ground Opened: 2005

Home Kit Colours: Yellow & Black

Official Web Site: www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk

Unofficial Web Site: www.cloughthemagicdragon.co.uk

What's The Ground Like?

The stadium was opened in July 2005 after the Club left their old Eton Park ground. It cost in the region of £6.5m to build. On one side is the attractive looking Main Stand, which is covered and all seated. The Clubs administration offices and corporate facilities are located in this stand and so at the back of the seated area is a row of windows running across it. Above this glassed area is white paneling, which gives the stand an interesting look. The other three sides are small, steep covered terraces. They are a little ugly looking as they each have a large visible back wall. Each of these terraced stands has solid windshields to either side, apart from one side of the South Stand where there is a Police Control Box present. Away fans are housed in the Coors (East) Stand at one end of the ground, which is a covered terrace.

Where to Drink?

Alcohol is served within the stadium, from the refreshment kiosks at the back of the stands. The nearest pub is 'The Beech Inn' which is around a ten minute walk, up the A5121 (going in the opposite direction to Burton town centre) on the left.

Where to Eat?

There is a McDonalds outlet near to the Beech Inn on Derby Road.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

From the North (M1)

Leave the M1 at junction 28 and join the A38 towards Derby. Continue on the A38 through Derby towards Burton. Leave the A38 at the Burton North exit and follow the A5121 towards Burton. Go straight across a roundabout and you will then pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park.

From the South (M1)

Leave the M1 at junction 22 and join the A50 towards Coalville/Burton. Turn right at the junction of the A5121, towards Burton North. As you come into the outskirts of Burton you will pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park.

There is a large car park at the ground which costs £2.

Nearest Train Station

Burton on Trent train station is around a mile and a half from the ground. The station is well served by trains from Birmingham and Derby.

Admission Prices

Seating:

Adults £14, Senior Citizens £12, Under 16's £5

Terrace:

Adults £12, Senior Citizens £10, Under 16's £3

Programme Price

£2

Local Rivals

Tamworth

Record Attendance

6,191 v Manchester United,

FA Cup 3rd Round, January 8th 2006.

Other Places of Interest

Burton is known as the home of Brewing and you can learn all about the art, at the Coors Visitor Centre in the town centre. The museum is open daily and you get to sample their products at the end of your visit. For more information see www.coorsvisitorcentre.co.uk.