On Saturday 19 September, Burton Albion will host Mansfield Town in a clash that has been dubbed a local derby. The match will kick off at 12.30pm and will take place at the Pirelli Stadium, where fans can enjoy a range of hospitality options.
The club has put Category A hospitality tickets on sale. Options include Club 75, where guests can enjoy beer in a relaxed setting. There is also table service with a three-course meal in the Tom Bradbury Lounge, an elegant space overlooking the pitch. For those seeking exclusivity, the Executive Box offers a private setting.
Hospitality tickets went on sale two days before the announcement, allowing supporters to plan their attendance in advance. Exact pricing has not been disclosed, but immediate availability makes purchasing easy.
Mansfield Town competes in Sky Bet League One, the same competition in which Burton Albion sits in 7th place with 4 points from two games (1 win, 1 draw). The team has scored 3 goals and conceded 2, with a +1 goal difference. They are currently 2 points behind leaders Bradford in the title race.
The next fixture for Burton Albion is against Notts County, a home game scheduled for 29 August 2026. This match, played in the 15th position on the table, will be an opportunity to consolidate the current standing and aim for promotion.
Keith Gilroy is a club legend who helped Burton Albion reach the EFL. He was recruited by Nigel Clough when the club was still in the Conference. Gilroy joined from Scarborough and became a fan-favourite winger.
His most memorable performance was against Burscough in the FA Cup Second Round, where his play led to a Third-Round draw with Manchester United. The match ended 0-0 at the Pirelli Stadium under Sir Alex Ferguson, and a replay was played at Old Trafford.
Despite injuries limiting his appearances, Gilroy continued playing until 2011, when he retired. In 2009 his contribution was key to Burton Albion’s promotion to the Football League. In 2019 he returned to the Burton Albion Academy to develop young talent and in 2025 joined Derby County.
The derby against Mansfield presents an opportunity to strengthen the table position and keep pressure on the leaders. The club is assessing performance in the last two matches, where the result has been a draw and a win.
With the upcoming fixture against Notts County, supporters can check the player list on the squad page and view the full calendar on the fixtures section. Additionally, the performance of the defence and attack will be key to maintain the +1 differential that has defined the season.
The club thanks supporters for their continued backing and invites them to take advantage of hospitality options to experience the derby in a comfortable and exclusive setting.
