Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Burton Albion will be aiming to put an end to their six-game winless run when they take on Northampton Town on Matchday 25. The Brewers are stuck at the bottom of the table with only 14 points on their account, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for Gary Bowyer’s troops. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Northampton.
The Cobblers, on the other hand, are eager to escape the danger zone. Considering that both Northampton and Burton will go for a win in Saturday’s showdown, both teams to score betting option should be considered. Saddlers defender Jon Guthrie suffered an injury in a goalless draw with Stevenage, with Sam Hoskins likely to step up. When the two teams met in the EFL Trophy two months ago, Burton recorded a thrilling 5-2 win over Northampton.
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.