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- SUMMER RETAINED LIST 2026
- EFL DATES FOR 26/27 SEASON
- EVANS AND ARMER EXTEND ALBION DEALS
- CLUB CONFIRMS SIX DEPARTURES
- SPORTING GROUP INTERNATIONAL SEARCH FOR NEW BAFC SHIRT SPONSOR
- BREWERS' CELEBRATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
- WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM UPDATE: SUMMER 26
- 2026/27 SKY BET LEAGUE ONE LINEUP UPDATE
- MATCHDAY GALLERY: FINAL DAY AND FANCY DRESS
- REPORT: LEYTON ORIENT 2-2 BURTON ALBION
- TEAM NEWS: TRIPLE CHANGE FOR FINAL DAY
- AMBER AND BLACK: OUR IDENTITY
- PREVIEW: LEYTON ORIENT v BURTON ALBION
- THIS IS FOOTBALL, BREWED IN BURTON
- HEAD COACH PRESS CONFERENCE: LEYTON ORIENT (A)
- MATCHDAY GALLERY: SECURING SURVIVAL
- ALBION CONFIRM LEAGUE PLACE FOR 26/27
- REPORT: BURTON ALBION 1-1 EXETER CITY
Burton Albion – Interesting Facts
Burton Albion FC were officially formed on 5 July 1950 at a public meeting at the Town Hall in Burton-upon-Trent. The club was founded to bring senior football back to the town, with official papers being signed the following day, 6 July 1950.
Burton Albion FC, founded on July 6, 1950, has not had any previous name changes, and has operated under the same name since its formation.
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Main Nickname: The Brewers.
Origin: This nickname stems from Burton upon Trent’s long-standing, historic reputation as the capital of British brewing.
Significance: The town has a rich history of exporting beer worldwide, and the football club name and nickname were chosen to reflect this industrial heritage. The club’s crest has also featured a figure designed to represent a brewer.
Other Nicknames/Phrases
The Yellow and Black Army: This refers to the team’s colors (yellow and black) and is commonly used by fans to describe themselves.
Pirelli Stadium (2005–present): The current home, opened on the site of a former Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd sports ground.
Eton Park (1958–2005): The club’s former home for 47 years, which was demolished to make way for a housing estate.
