Burton Albion travel to the Weston Homes Stadium to face Peterborough United in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:30.

The Brewers suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time since January following their 1-0 loss against Doncaster Rovers. Head Coach Gary Bowyer described last weekend's defeat as a game of two halves, noting an under-par first half performance but praising the second-half reaction. Bowyer expressed satisfaction with how the squad responded both in analysis and during training this week.

Team News

Toby Sibbick and Gbemi Arubi were both brought on as second-half substitutes against Doncaster. Sibbick, a Ugandan defender, has returned from international duty, while Arubi, an Irish under-21 international, made his first competitive appearance for the club after recovering from an MCL injury sustained on his debut against Birmingham City.

Mark O'Mahony is the next player in line for a return following a broken toe. The Brighton & Hove Albion loanee travelled with the squad to Doncaster but could feature in the matchday squad for the first time since his Deadline Day arrival.

Opposition

Peterborough United manager Robbie Savage has made an impressive start to his tenure, taking maximum points from his opening two games. After a 4-1 Jersey Mike's Trophy victory over Ipswich Town Under-21s, Savage's side won 3-1 away at Leicester City, with goals from Owura Edwards, Harry Leonard, and Warren O'Hara. The victory lifted Peterborough out of the bottom four for the first time since August, following their only other league win at home against Mansfield Town.

Savage reported that midfielder Ben Woods is a doubt for Saturday's fixture, with Josh Feeney also being managed carefully during the week.

Match Details

Burton Albion will wear their third shirt — triple white — for the trip to PE2. Fans can purchase kits in-store on Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am and 4pm, or online at any time.

Craig Hicks will referee the match. He has issued six cards across his two League One fixtures this season and previously oversaw Albion's away win at Bradford City and home defeat against Stevenage last campaign. Colman O'Meara and Ian Cooper will act as linesmen, with Isaac Searle as Fourth Official.

Pay on the day tickets are available from the Main Stand Ticket Office, though a £3 price increase applies.