Burton Albion look to turn around away form

Burton Albion travel to Accrington Stanley tomorrow (December 18) looking for their second win away from the Pirelli Stadium this season, writes Sam Worth.

Manager Paul Peschisolido has been hampered with the news that centre-half Tony James, 34, will be sidelined for the festive fixtures with a hamstring injury picked up in training.

Peschisolido told Sky Sports: “Tony tweaked his hamstring last Friday which is why he wasn’t on the bench against Southend.

“Fortunately, Ryan Austin was fit enough to come back and he gave us the cover we needed.

“The timing of Ryan’s return was perfect from my point of view because Tony could be out for two weeks, possibly a bit longer.”

Paul Peschisolido

James has been playing a supporting role this season, with Darren Moore and Nathan Stanton making the positions their own.

Aaron Webster capped a convincing 3-1 victory over Southend last time out with a superb curling effort from thirty yards; which also marked Albion’s 100th goal in the football league.

Burton now sit twelfth in the Npower League Two table just four points behind Torquay United who currently occupy the final play-off spot. And if the Brewers are set about mounting a play-off push then their away form has to improve.

This weekend’s trip to 19th place Accrington Stanley could be tough; similar to Burton, Stanley’s away form is letting them down, but on their own soil they have only succumbed to defeat in two of their eight games.

Albion have taken 12 points from their last six games and a lot of thanks will be going to manager Peschisolido who joined in 2009.

Peschisolido ruled out the chances of a move to Championship outfit Sheffield United after Gary Speed’s departure this week.

The current Brewers’ boss made 102 appearances as a player for the Blades, scoring 23 goals between 2001 and 2003.

Burton Albion take on table toppers

Burton Albion face their toughest game of the season when they travel to the b2net
stadium to take on high flying Chesterfield this Saturday (Nov 13), writes Jonathan Moulds.

Burton are searching for their first win in three games while it’s a completely different
story for Chesterfield.

The Spireites continue to lead the way in League Two and John Sheridan’s men
are currently on seven-match unbeaten run which makes Paul Peschisolido’s job a
whole lot harder.

The Brewers prepare to take on League 2 leaders

Burton Albion defender Darren Moore has completed a one-match ban and is available
for selection, but may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Fellow defender Aaron Webster is also pushing for a start as he impressed in the Brewers 1-0 FA Cup win
against Oxford United last weekend, scoring the winner in the 85th minute.

Chesterfield striker Dean Morgan could be included after recovering from a hamstring
injury.
Fellow frontman Craig Davies is expected to return after being rested for the FA Cup tie
with Harrow last week.

Kick-off is 3.00pm and North Staffs Football predicts a 2-1 Chesterfield win.

Port Vale apology to Burton Albion’s Darren Moore

Bill Bratt

Port Vale have issued an apology to Burton Albion centre-back Darren Moore after racial abuse.

A minority of Vale fans have been reported to the Football Association after Moore received racially-abusive comments during the Staffordshire derby on November 2.

Vale chairman Bill Bratt said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened but these reports which bring the good name of Port Vale into disrepute.

“The club has always prided itself on the excellent work undertaken by our Valiants against racism inititative, and this work cannot be undone by a small, mindless minority.

“I will ensure our safety officer is aware that any supporter using racially-abusive language will suffer an immediate life ban from the Vale Park. This kind of bigoted behaviour is not acceptable at Port Vale Football Club.”

The game ended in a 0-0 stalemate.