Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Leicester City U21 in the EFL Trophy, Burton Albion will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Stevenage on Matchday 3. The Brewers are eyeing their first League One win of the season, but they face a tough challenge against the promotion-chasing Boro. Geraldo Bajrami limped off with injury in the midweek triumph, with South Africa international Kgaogelo Chauke likely to step up.
Stevenage, on the other hand, defeated Crystal Palace U21 in their EFL Trophy opener, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium. In their last encounter at the venue Stevenage defeated Burton 2-1 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. As for the away team, Harvey White is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 loss to Huddersfield Town at the weekend.
Highlighted Team (Burton):
Burton Albion are one of the four clubs that secure promotion to the Championship at the end of the 2015/2016 campaign. The Brewers welcome their rivals at Pirelli Stadium, the venue that was opened in 2005. The capacity of the stadium is 6,912, while the seating capacity of the venue is 2,034.
Burton Albion won the FA Trophy in 1987, with the team winning Football League Two in 2015. During the club’s non-League period, the Brewers’ local rivals were Nuneaton Borough, Tamworth, Stafford Rangers and Gresley Rovers, but while they were playing in the Football League the club’s rivals were Crewe, Port Vale, Notts County and Chesterfield.
Derby County are considered Burton Albion’s rivals as well, but the rivalry with the Rams is rather friendly. The colour of Burton Albion’s home kit is black and yellow, while they wear white and grey jerseys on the travels.