Burton Albion begin their 2026/27 campaign this afternoon at the Pirelli Stadium, facing Blackburn Rovers in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Team Changes
Manager Gary Bowyer makes two changes to the side that beat Derby County last week. Curtis Tilt and Zac Scutt come into the starting XI.
Tilt, the summer signing from Bradford City, was announced as Club Captain this week. He slots straight into the backline alongside Toby Sibbick and Finn Delap.
Vice-captain George Evans moves back into a more familiar midfield position. He is joined in the engine room by Kegs Chauke and Sulyman Krubally.
Tyrese Shade and Tomas Kalinauskas both picked up injuries in training this week and are withdrawn from the squad. As a result, 18-year-old Zac Scutt accompanies Matty Dennis in the Albion frontline.
How to Watch
All Carabao Cup first round ties are broadcast live on Sky Sports+. Supporters in the United Kingdom can also follow the game with the iFollow audio pass. Brewers fans overseas can watch the action live via iFollow.
Follow the major incidents and highlights across Burton Albion's social media channels or minute-by-minute updates in the Match Centre online.
