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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent

Everything an away end needs at Pirelli Stadium — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the full 2026–27 Championship fixture list with local event and transport alerts.

Full Burton guide

Selected date

Sat 24 Oct

15:00 · v Orient

Ground

Pirelli Stadium

Capacity 6,912

Away end

Away Stand (South)

approx. 1,500

Travel

Burton-on-Trent

25 min

Coming up at Burton

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Burton v Orient

Saturday, 24 October 2026 · 15:00 · Pirelli Stadium

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Burton-on-TrentWhere to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

Stylised illustration of Pirelli Stadium in Burton upon Trent
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Getting there

  • Burton-on-Trent station — 25 minutes' walk to the ground, or a short taxi ride for a few pounds.
  • Bus from town centre — Local services run out towards the ground; ask the driver for the Pirelli Stadium stop.
  • Driving — A38 then A5121; the ground has decent on-site parking, unusual for this level.
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Safe away spots

  • Burton town centre pubs — Home to several breweries' taps, including Marston's, near the station. Map
  • Pirelli Stadium concourse — Compact but decent range for a small ground. Map
  • Shobnall Fields chippies — Local chip shops on the walk out from town. Map
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Worth the detour

National Brewery Centre

Burton's brewing history explained in depth, a short walk from the station.

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Burton Bridge

Historic crossing of the Trent, pleasant riverside walk.

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Branston Water Park

Nature reserve a short drive out, good for a pre-match stroll.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • Burton Bridge Inn

    Brewery tap with its own beers, a genuine local secret near the bridge.

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  • Stapenhill Gardens

    Riverside gardens across the Trent, quiet and underused by visitors.

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  • Shobnall Fields

    Riverside green space away from the town-centre crowds.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Burton upon Trent diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Burton is a small town — expect limited late-evening transport options after night games.

Ground note

The Pirelli Stadium's away end can feel tight for bigger away followings; arrive early.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Burton upon Trent

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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