Burton Albion Football Club, commonly known as "Burton Albion", is a professional football club based in Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, England. Founded in 1950, the club has a remarkable track record in the lower divisions of English football.
Burton Albion's rise is marked by steady progress and a commitment to growth. They started in local leagues before joining the Football League system in the late 2000s. The club's ascent continued when they were promoted to Football League Two (now EFL League Two) for the first time. in history in the 2008-09 season. One of Burton Albion's most important achievements came in the 2015-16 season when, under manager Nigel Clough, they were promoted to the EFL Championship for the first time. It marked their debut in the second tier of English football, demonstrating their dedication to development.
The club's home matches are played at the Pirelli Stadium, which has become a symbol of their progress and community engagement.
Burton Albion's performance in the EFL Championship is particularly notable due to their modest resources compared to many other clubs in the league. Despite being a small club, they have performed admirably against stronger opponents.
Burton Albion's rise is marked by steady progress and a commitment to growth. They started in local leagues before joining the Football League system in the late 2000s. The club's ascent continued when they were promoted to Football League Two (now EFL League Two) for the first time. in history in the 2008-09 season. One of Burton Albion's most important achievements came in the 2015-16 season when, under manager Nigel Clough, they were promoted to the EFL Championship for the first time. It marked their debut in the second tier of English football, demonstrating their dedication to development.
The club's home matches are played at the Pirelli Stadium, which has become a symbol of their progress and community engagement.
Burton Albion's performance in the EFL Championship is particularly notable due to their modest resources compared to many other clubs in the league. Despite being a small club, they have performed admirably against stronger opponents.
