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BURTON ALBION 1 PORT VALE 0 (06/02/10)

Jacque Maghoma's 39th minute strike was enough to settle a fiery and entertaining Staffordshire derby.

Paul Peschisolido stuck with the same starting line-up that picked up a point at Northampton and the team looked to on course to continue the fine run of form as they dominated the majority of the first half.

The visitors did have a good chance to take the lead after 8 minutes, but Artur Krysiak's legs denied Louis Dodds. Maghoma's fine run and shot opened the scoring and just seconds later Vale should have been level but Rob Taylor blazed his shot over the crossbar.

The Brewers did have chances to extend their lead in the second period but as the half progressed, the pressure from the visitors increased.

Fortunately Albion held on, even through the five minutes of added on time at the end of the 90 minutes to earn their first ever victory over Port Vale.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1 BURTON ALBION 1 (30/01/10)

The Brewers came within minutes of a second league double of the season but were denied by Andy Holt's late equaliser.

It was an entertaining game with chances for both teams but it was Shaun Harrad that scored the opening goal in the 52nd minute, turning and shooting inside the area.

The visitors piled on the pressure after the goal, hitting the woodwork on two occasions, before Holt's late goal earned the Cobblers a point that they just about deserved.

BYE BYE BRANSTON (29/01/10)

Defender Guy Branston has joined Torquay United on loan until the end of the season.

Branston has had an up and down time with the Brewers during his 23 appearances. Two red cards and six yellow cards have seen him serve three periods of suspension and he lost his place in the team to on loan defender Tom Parkes.

Guy has not been a favourite with some sections of the Albion fans due to his inconsistency on the field, however there is no doubt that he played with passion and looked to always be trying to give 100%. Maybe for the wrong reasons, Guy Branston will be remembered as an Albion Oldboy, and CTMD would like to wish him all the best with his new club.

BURTON ALBION 1 LINCOLN CITY 0 (27/01/10)

Cleveland Taylor's goal after just 54 seconds was enough to earn the Brewers their first midweek win of the season.

Taylor fired in an unstoppable volley from the edge of the area after a great cross from home debutant Tom Parkes. Shaun Harrad saw a shot hit the post as Albion pressed for a second goal and the visitors were also denied by the woodwork just before the break.

Lincoln came out in more positive mood in the second half and Artur Krysiak was called into action to deny an equaliser. Hearts were in mouths in the five minutes of added time as Krysiak produced a late save but the points were safe and Albion moved up to 13th place in League 2.

ALBION OLDBOY JOINS QUAKERS (26/01/10)

Former Brewers goalkeeper Shane Redmond has joined League 2 rivals Darlington on a month's loan.

Redmond made five appearances for Burton on loan from Nottingham Forest but returned to his parent club in December after breaking his hand in the 2-2 draw at Rotherham.

RAMS CUP RUN COULD MEAN FIXTURE CHANGE (24/01/10)

Derby County have been drawn at home to Birmingham City in the fifth round of the FA Cup, with the match due to take place on 13th or 14th February.

The Brewers are scheduled to host Crewe Alexandra on Saturday 13th and the match will no doubt be moved if it clashes with the Rams as the two clubs share stewards.

NORTHAMPTON AWAY TICKET NEWS (24/01/10)

There are no advance ticket sales for Burton Albion fans making the trip to Northampton on Saturday.

Tickets can be purchased on the day from a portakabin by the away turnstiles. No cash is accepted at the gate.

Prices are £19, concessions £15, U16 £12 and U7 free.

TORQUAY UNITED 2 BURTON ALBION 3 (23/01/10)

The Brewers came back from going two goals down in the first 15 minutes to record an excellent victory.

Plainmoor holds special memories for Albion fans after promotion to the Football League was secured there last season, and this victory will also long remembered.

Poor defending allowed the home side to race into a two goal lead but it was a strike of quality that got Burton back into the game. A Kevin Poole goal kick fell to Russell Penn, and the midfielder lashed a 25 yard effort into the net.

Shaun Harrad scored an equaliser in the second half with another fine strike, firing in after Aaron Webster headed Paul Boertien's free kick into his path.

The winner came with just six minutes to go and was a goal fit to settle any match. Cleveland Taylor picked up the ball just inside the Torquay half and rand towards goal, evading two tackles, before smashing his shot into the goal from the edge of the area.

SECOND LOAN DEAL FOR BREWERS (22/01/10)

There will be another new face in the Burton Albion line up tomorrow after the loan signing of Leicester City defender Tom Parkes.

Parkes, 18, is a defender who has been impressive in the Foxes academy and reserve side but has yet to make a senior appearance.

RAMS STOPPER JOINS ON LOAN (21/01/10)

The Brewers have signed Derby County goalkeeper Ross Atkins ahead of the weekend trip to Torquay.

Burton have only veteran Kevin Poole available for the match after Artur Krysiak's red card means he is suspended for one game.

Atkins was at the Pirelli Stadium during pre-season, making two appearances, but returned to Pride Park after manager Paul Peschisolido opted to take Shane Redmond on loan from Nottingham Forest. Ross has joined the club on loan for one month and will be available for the League 2 match at Plainmoor on Saturday.

PORT VALE 3 BURTON ALBION 1 (19/01/10)

The Brewers ended the match with 10 men for the second time in four days after Artur Krysiak was shown a straight red card to cap a miserable night.

Debutant defender O'Neil Thompson was given a torrid time as the home side took an early lead through Marc Richards. Albion equalised with a Shaun Harrad penalty after Cleveland Taylor was hauled down in the box but Vale went back in front when Sean Rigg capitalised on more poor defending.

Burton had chances to get back into the game, with Harrad hitting a post just seconds into the start of the second half but the hosts ensured victory after Thompson conceded a spot kick and Richards bagged his second goal from the spot.

Richard Walker blazed a shot over the bar from close range before Krysiak was given his marching orders for a professional foul.

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