Two sides of dramatically different proportions meet at The Pirelli Stadium this afternoon when Burton Albion face Newcastle United in the Sky Bet Championship.
It is less than a decade since The Brewers were playing in the non league pyramid but the club which is so often overshadowed by local rivals Derby County will play their part in a footballing fairytale this afternoon.
After a bright start to life in the second tier, Albion find themselves sitting dangerously above the relegation zone. The Brewers go into their latest fixture facing a defensive headache with both Ben Turner and Kyle McFadzean missing through suspension and injury. Striker Stuart Beavon could return after missing the last month of action.
Newcastle United make their first ever trip to the town of Burton and The Magpies have no new injury problems ahead of the clash. Midfielder Jack Colback could be available for selection after recovering from an eye problem.
Rafa Benitez’s side arrive in The Midlands with an excellent record on the road this season. The table topping Tynesiders have won five of their last six league fixtures away from home and struggling Burton Albion are set to face a truly difficult afternoon as they look to record a rare victory.
