Burton Albion and Championship news LIVE

Burton Albion are building up to their plum EFL Cup second-round tie with Liverpool tomorrow after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers. Having taken four points from their last two Championship games, the Brewers are carrying some momentum into their clash with the five-time European champions, who lost 2-0 to Burnley in the Premier League at the weekend. Tomorrow's game kickstarts a bumper week in the history of Albion, with their first ever competitive fixture against neighbours Derby County following on Friday evening. We'll be looking ahead to the Liverpool tie and reviewing the rest of the Championship news throughout the day.

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Recap: Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Burton Albion

Burton Albion go in search of a second consecutive Championship victory at the expense of early-season strugglers Blackburn Rovers today (3pm). The Brewers opened their second-tier account with a scintillating 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in midweek, while Owen Coyle's Rovers suffered a third straight loss, going down 2-1 at Cardiff City following Shane Duffy's own-goal double. Albion could hand a second debut to full-back John Brayford, who re-joined the Brewers on a season-long loan from Sheffield United on Friday. So can Nigel Clough's men begin to build some real Championship momentum, or will former Premier League champions Blackburn get off the mark? We'll have all the build-up and team news from Ewood Park, before bringing you minute-by-minute text commentary of the Brewers' fourth game at this level.

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Burton Albion and Championship news LIVE

Burton Albion's 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday was historic but it is now firmly consigned to the past as the Brewers press on in their first ever Championship season. Now, Albion change their focus to this coming Saturday as they prepare for their second away game of the season, travelling to struggling Blackburn Rovers. After three games, Rovers are sat at the foot of the table with no points to their name and a goal difference of -7. Their 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City last night was the latest setback for new manager Owen Coyle. What has Nigel Clough had to say about the match, and how are Albion preparing for their fourth game at this level? Follow our live blog with the latest news and updates on the Brewers, and your views, ahead of the game.

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Burton Albion and Championship news LIVE - reaction to first Championship victory

Burton Albion secured their first Championship victory in emphatic fashion last night, defeating promotion contenders Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 at the Pirelli Stadium. Kyle McFadzean and Jackson Irvine got their first goals for the club either side of Gary Hooper's penalty, before Lloyd Dyer slammed in a third for the hosts after the break. It was a fine response from Albion after Saturday's heartbreaking defeat to Bristol City. We'll bring you all the reaction and fallout from the Brewers' historic victory, as well as beginning to look ahead to Saturday's trip to Blackburn Rovers. We've got the views of Nigel Clough, Jackson Irvine, Owls boss Carlos Carvalhal and more.

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Live: Burton Albion v Sheffield Wednesday

Burton Albion go in search of their first Championship points as they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to the Pirelli Stadium tonight (7.45pm). The Brewers suffered late, late heartbreak in their first ever home game in the second tier of English football, with Tammy Abraham's 95th-minute winner helping Bristol City to a 2-1 victory on Saturday. The task now is for Nigel Clough's side to react with a performance as promising as the one they produced at the weekend, with Carlos Carvalhal's Owls sure to provide a stern test. Albion boss Clough believes Wednesday are the toughest side they will have yet faced this campaign - last season's beaten play-off finalists beat Aston Villa on the opening day and then held Norwich City to a goalless draw at the weekend. We'll be bringing you all the build-up to Albion's first midweek Championship clash, before providing the breaking team news and minute-by-minute text commentary of the game. Stay with SportMail for all the Brewers coverage.

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RECAP: Brewers vs Liverpool tickets go on sale

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Burton Albion and Championship news LIVE

Burton Albion are reflecting on a second defeat from two Championship matches after Bristol City snatched all three points with a 95th-minute winner on Saturday. Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham scored on the stroke of half-time and then finished with almost the final touch of the game to secure the Robins' victory, with Tom Naylor having levelled for Albion in the 88th minute. Nigel Clough's side do not have long to reflect on the defeat though, with last season's Championship play-off finalists Sheffield Wednesday visiting the Pirelli Stadium tomorrow night, having drawn 0-0 at Norwich City at the weekend. Ahead of that game, we will bring you all the build-up stories - including news from Albion boss Clough's press conference today - as well as more reaction to the Bristol loss and all the latest goings-on from around the second tier of English football.

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Burton Albion and Championship news LIVE, more Liverpool reaction, Bristol City build-up

BURTON Albion are set for their first ever home Championship fixture, with Bristol City visiting the Pirelli Stadium tomorrow (3pm). The Brewers lost 4-3 in a thrilling opening-day game at Nottingham Forest on Saturday - and Nigel Clough's side will be hoping to registering their maiden points in the second tier of English football. Albion gave themselves a welcome boost with victory in the EFL Cup first round against Bury on Wednesday, their reward being a home tie against Liverpool. We'll have all the latest Brewers news ahead of the Robins' visit, more reaction from the Liverpool draw and all the rest of the Championship goings on throughout the day.

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Live: Burton Albion and Championship transfer news

BURTON Albion will face Liverpool in the second round of the EFL Cup in less than a fortnight after being drawn against the five-time European Champions last night. The Brewers beat Bury 3-2 to secure their spot against Jurgen Klopp's side, who have appeared in 12 League Cup finals. Goals from Callum Reilly, Stuart Beavon and Calum Butcher were enough for the Brewers on a difficult evening against the League One side, but Albion have got their reward and will now prepare to welcome the Merseyside Reds to the Pirelli Stadium on week beginning August 22. Follow today's live blog for all the latest Burton Albion news plus the reaction to that Liverpool tie.

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Recap- Burton Albion v Bury in the EFL Cup

BURTON Albion begin their EFL Cup campaign at home to League One Bury at the Pirelli Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Following Saturday's thrilling 4-3 defeat at Nottingham Forest in their first ever Championship fixture, the Brewers now have three consecutive home games, beginning with the Shakers' visit. Nigel Clough is expected to make several changes from the Forest defeat as he looks to keep his squad fresh, but it is likely to be a strong Brewers team that take to the field, with record signing Jackson Irvine set for his competitive debut for the club. The Shakers defeated recently-relegated Charlton Athletic on the opening day of the third-tier campaign on Saturday, having taken four points from their two matches against Albion last term - including a 1-1 draw in East Staffordshire, with loanee Tyler Walker netting an injury-time equaliser for Clough's men. We'll have all the build-up here ahead of the EFL Cup clash tonight before bringing you every moment from the game - so stick with the SportMail's matchday live blog.

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