Burton Albion news and Championship transfer rumours

BURTON Albion are preparing for their first home game of the season when Bury visit in tomorrow night's EFL Cup clash, while many of the Brewers' Championship rivals gear up for their first-round fixtures tonight. Ahead of the Shakers arriving at the Pirelli Stadium, Nigel Clough will hold his pre-match press conference this morning and we'll bring you news and video reaction from that as Albion look to pick up their first competitive victory of 2016/17. Record signing Jackson Irvine is set to start tomorrow night after the Australian international was forced to miss Saturday's defeat at Nottingham Forest due to a suspension carried over from Ross County's previous Scottish Premiership campaign. The Brewers came within inches of securing a dramatic point on their Championship debut, eventually losing a 4-3 thriller, having led 2-1 shortly before half-time. Meanwhile, the summer transfer market is still well in business, with second-tier clubs looking to bolster their squads for the season ahead. Throughout the day, we'll keep you up to date with all the goings on in among the Championship sides. Stick with us for all things Albion and let us know your views and opinions by tweeting us @BurtonAlbionBM, @AshWilkinsonBM or @JoshuaMurrayBM or commenting on our Facebook page.

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Recap: Nottingham Forest v Burton Albion

THE moment has finally arrived - Burton Albion are set to begin their debut Championship campaign. The Brewers kick off their first ever campaign in the second tier of English football at Nottingham Forest (Saturday, 3pm). Having enjoyed nine memorable years as a player at the City Ground, Albion boss Nigel Clough will lead the club that was still plying its trade in the Conference seven years ago into a league containing the likes of Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Derby County. So following back-to-back automatic promotions from League Two, how will the Brewers fare on the opening day here? We'll bring you all the build-up to the historic curtain raiser before providing minute-by-minute coverage of the Brewers' Championship debut.

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Live - Mickleover Sports v Burton Albion

BURTON Albion play their final pre-season friendly tonight and while many of the first team might not be risked, the Brewers will certainly be looking to use their trip to Mickleover Sports to weigh up a few options ahead of the season. Could we see a few formation experiments, for example? Or might we see the likes of Phil Edwards, Tom Naylor, Ben Fox and Callum Reilly given run-outs ahead of the new season? It will also be something of a reunion as new Mickleover boss and Brewers hero John McGrath welcomes Nigel Clough to his new stomping ground in his first managerial role. You can follow the whole thing with the Burton Mail as our reporter Ashley Wilkinson will be at the Raygar Arena from the get-go.

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Recap: Chester v Burton Albion

CHESTER are the latest and penultimate club to play host to Burton Albion on their pre-season preparations for life in the Championship as the Brewers visit the Deva Stadium today. The National League side host the Brewers just one week before the start of the new EFL season, when Nigel Clough's side visit Nottingham Forest's City Ground. You can follow all of today's match with the Burton Mail as our reporters Ashley Wilkinson and Joshua Murray will be at the ground. Get all the latest commentary and content from the Deva Stadium with SportMail.

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Recap: Gresley v Burton Albion

BURTON Albion continue their final preparations ahead of the new Championship season with a friendly trip to neighbours Gresley (7.30pm). It will be Albion's fifth game in seven days, following the 1-0 defeat to Exeter City, a 2-1 victory at Matlock Town and back-to-back 1-1 draws against QPR and Buxton. Nigel Clough's side have just eight days until they make their Championship bow at Nottingham Forest on August 6, and the Albion boss is likely to split his squad again given that they face an away friendly at Chester FC tomorrow afternoon. Gresley have meanwhile taken to life well under new manager Damion Beckford-Quailey ahead of the new Evo-Stik NPL Division One South campaign. If you're unable to make it to the Moat Ground for tonight's clash, we've got you covered. Follow all the build-up and every kick with us here at SportMail.

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Recap: Buxton 1-1 Burton Albion

BURTON Albion continue their intense pre-season preparations with a trip to face Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division outfit Buxton at Silverlands tonight (7.30pm). The Brewers head into the game against the Bucks on the back of last night's 1-1 draw with Championship rivals QPR, having looked in good form. What line-up will Nigel Clough select as Albion move ever closer to their debut in the second tier of English football?

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Recap: Burton Albion v Queen's Park Rangers

BURTON Albion take on a Championship side for the first and only time this pre-season when they host Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Queen's Park Rangers at the Pirelli Stadium tonight (7.30pm). Hasselbaink will be returning to the Pirelli Stadium for the second time since stepping down as Brewers boss to take charge at Loftus Road, having previously been a guest of the club at Albion's 0-0 draw with October back in March. The Dutchman will also bring former Brewers winger Nasser El Khayati with him to the Pirelli, six months after El Khayati left the club in a move that landed Albion a club record transfer fee received for a player. The tricky winger could well play a part tonight against his former club. If you're not at the Pirelli tonight, never fear as we are bringing you our traditional live blog complete with all the latest video, images and reaction from the Pirelli Stadium. Stick with SportMail for all the latest news tonight.

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Recap: Matlock Town v Burton Albion

Matlock Town v Burton Albion pre-season friendly

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Recap: Exeter City v Burton Albion

BURTON Albion continue their pre-season preparations with a fourth pre-season friendly tonight. Having spent the last two nights in Devon on a pre-season trip, on their way back up towards Burton, Albion will be stopping at Exeter City for a friendly match at St James Park.

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Recap: Kidderminster Harriers v Burton Albion

BURTON Albion are expected to take a strong squad to Aggborough tonight as they take on Kidderminster Harriers (7.30pm). The Brewers make the relatively lengthy trip down the M6 to take on the National League North Harriers and could hand minutes to new signings Jackson Irvine and Chris O'Grady.

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