# 2023–24 Burton Albion F.C. season

The 2023–24 season is the 74th season in the history of Burton Albion and their sixth consecutive season in League One. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

## Current squad

    As of 23 March 2024
| No. | Name | Position | Place of birth | Date of birth (Age) | Previous club | Date signed | Fee | Contract end |
| Goalkeepers ||||||||||
| 1 | Max Crocombe | GK | Auckland | (1993-08-12) 12 August 1993 (age 31) | Grimsby Town | 1 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 13 | Jake Kean | GK | Derby | (1991-02-04) 4 February 1991 (age 33) | Notts County | 19 November 2021 | Free | 30 June 2024 |
| 30 | Jamal Blackman | GK | Croydon | (1993-10-27) 27 October 1993 (age 31) | Exeter City | 3 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| Defenders ||||||||||
| 2 | John Brayford | RB | Stoke-on-Trent | (1987-12-29) 29 December 1987 (age 36) | Sheffield United | 31 August 2017 | Free | 30 June 2024 |
| 3 | Steve Seddon | LB | Reading | (1997-12-25) 25 December 1997 (age 26) | Oxford United | 14 July 2023 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 4 | Adedeji Oshilaja | CB | Bermondsey | (1993-07-16) 16 July 1993 (age 31) | Charlton Athletic | 1 July 2021 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 5 | Sam Hughes | CB | West Kirby | (1997-04-15) 15 April 1997 (age 27) | Leicester City | 31 January 2022 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2024 |
| 6 | Ryan Sweeney | CB | Kingston upon Thames | (1997-04-15) 15 April 1997 (age 27) | Dundee | 14 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 12 | Jasper Moon | CB | Coventry | (2000-11-24) 24 November 2000 (age 23) | Barnsley | 18 July 2023 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2026 |
| 22 | Jake Caprice | RB | Lambeth | (1992-11-11) 11 November 1992 (age 32) | Exeter City | 19 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 23 | Tolaji Bola | LB | Camden | (1999-01-04) 4 January 1999 (age 25) | Rotherham United | 23 January 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 26 | Finn Delap | CB | | (2005-06-10) 10 June 2005 (age 19) | Academy | 1 July 2023 | Trainee | 30 June 2025 |
| 37 | Tom Hamer | RB | Bolton | (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999 (age 25) | Oldham Athletic | 29 January 2021 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2025 |
| 46 | Aristote Nsiala | CB | Kinshasa | (1992-03-25) 25 March 1992 (age 32) | Fleetwood Town | 9 February 2024 | Free | 30 June 2024 |
| Midfielders ||||||||||
| 7 | Joe Powell | AM | Canning Town | (1998-10-30) 30 October 1998 (age 26) | West Ham United | 14 January 2020 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2024 |
| 8 | Rekeem Harper | CM | Birmingham | (2000-03-08) 8 March 2000 (age 24) | Ipswich Town | 1 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 16 | Kegs Chauke | CM | Pretoria | (2003-01-08) 8 January 2003 (age 21) | Southampton | 29 June 2023 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2025 |
| 17 | Mark Helm | CM | Warrington | (2001-10-21) 21 October 2001 (age 23) | Burnley | 12 January 2023 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2024 |
| 25 | Ciaran Gilligan | CM | | (2002-02-05) 5 February 2002 (age 22) | Academy | 1 July 2020 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| — | Daniel Matthews | CM | | | Academy | 9 August 2023 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| — | Ronny Wakelin | DM | | (2006-06-16) 16 June 2006 (age 18) | Academy | 3 November 2023 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| Forwards ||||||||||
| 11 | Mason Bennett | LW | Langwith | (1996-07-15) 15 July 1996 (age 28) | Millwall | 1 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 15 | Kyle Hudlin | CF | Birmingham | (2000-06-15) 15 June 2000 (age 24) | Huddersfield Town | 31 January 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 18 | Bobby Kamwa | CF | Douala | (2000-03-18) 18 March 2000 (age 24) | Leeds United | 3 October 2022 | Free | 30 June 2024 |
| 20 | Ademola Ola-Adebomi | CF | London | (2003-09-03) 3 September 2003 (age 21) | Crystal Palace | 25 January 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 21 | Mustapha Carayol | LW | Banjul | (1988-09-04) 4 September 1988 (age 36) | Gillingham | 12 September 2022 | Free | 30 June 2024 |
| 24 | Jonathan Leko | RW | Kinshasa | (1999-04-24) 24 April 1999 (age 25) | Milton Keynes Dons | 26 January 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 32 | Antwoine Hackford | CF | Arbourthorne | (2004-03-20) 20 March 2004 (age 20) | Sheffield United | 1 February 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| 35 | Jakub Niemczyk | LW | Zielona Góra | (2004-01-22) 22 January 2004 (age 20) | Academy | 1 July 2022 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| 38 | Dylan Scott | CF | | | Academy | 3 November 2023 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| 44 | Joe Hugill | CF | Durham | (2003-10-19) 19 October 2003 (age 21) | Manchester United | 12 January 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2024 |
| Out on Loan ||||||||||
| 9 | Cole Stockton | CF | Huyton | (1994-03-13) 13 March 1994 (age 30) | Morecambe | 1 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 10 | Josh Gordon | CF | Stoke-on-Trent | (1994-10-10) 10 October 1994 (age 30) | Barrow | 1 July 2023 | Free | 30 June 2025 |
| 14 | Josh Walker | CF | London | (1997-12-28) 28 December 1997 (age 26) | Dagenham & Redbridge | 31 January 2023 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2024 |
| 19 | Charlie Lakin | CM | Solihull | (1999-05-08) 8 May 1999 (age 25) | Birmingham City | 31 August 2021 | Undisclosed | 30 June 2024 |
| 27 | Tom Hewlett | CF | | (2001-10-17) 17 October 2001 (age 23) | Academy | 1 July 2020 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |
| 40 | William Tamen | CB | | | Academy | 9 August 2023 | Trainee | 30 June 2024 |

## Transfers
### In

| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred from | Fee |
| 29 June 2023 | CM | Kegs Chauke | Southampton | Undisclosed |
| 1 July 2023 | LW | Mason Bennett | Millwall | Free Transfer |
| 1 July 2023 | GK | Max Crocombe | Grimsby Town | Free Transfer |
| 1 July 2023 | CF | Josh Gordon | Barrow | Free Transfer |
| 1 July 2023 | CM | Rekeem Harper | Ipswich Town | Free Transfer |
| 1 July 2023 | CF | Cole Stockton | Morecambe | Free Transfer |
| 3 July 2023 | GK | Jamal Blackman | Exeter City | Free Transfer |
| 14 July 2023 | CB | Ryan Sweeney | Dundee | Free Transfer |
| 18 July 2023 | CB | Jasper Moon | Barnsley | Undisclosed |
| 19 July 2023 | RB | Jake Caprice | Exeter City | Free Transfer |
| 2 September 2023 | LW | Beryly Lubala | Blackpool | Free Transfer |
| 9 February 2024 | CB | Aristote Nsiala | Free agent | — |

### Out

| Date | Pos | Player | Transferred to | Fee |
| 30 June 2023 | LB | Cameron Borthwick-Jackson | Śląsk Wrocław | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | Ben Garratt | Nantwich Town | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | Callum Hawkins | Leamington | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | LB | William Kokolo | Swindon Town | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | LB | Thierry Latty-Fairweather | York City | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | Craig MacGillivray | Milton Keynes Dons | Free Transfer |
| 30 June 2023 | CB | Michael Mancienne | Retired | Retired |
| 30 June 2023 | DM | Chris McCann | 1874 Northwich | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | CF | Louis Moult | Dundee United | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | DM | Ben Radcliffe | Derby County | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | CB | Conor Shaughnessy | Portsmouth | Free Transfer |
| 30 June 2023 | RW | Jonny Smith | Wigan Athletic | Released |
| 30 June 2023 | DM | Terry Taylor | Charlton Athletic | Undisclosed |
| 30 June 2023 | CF | Sam Winnall | Retired | Retired |
| 30 January 2024 | LW | Beryly Lubala | Wycombe Wanderers | Free Transfer |

### Loaned in

| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned from | Until |
| 14 July 2023 | LB | Steve Seddon | Oxford United | End of Season |
| 18 August 2023 | LW | Kwadwo Baah | Watford | 11 January 2024 |
| 12 January 2024 | CF | Joe Hugill | Manchester United | End of Season |
| 23 January 2024 | LB | Tolaji Bola | Rotherham United | End of Season |
| 25 January 2024 | CF | Ademola Ola-Adebomi | Crystal Palace | End of Season |
| 26 January 2024 | RW | Jonathan Leko | Milton Keynes Dons | End of Season |
| 31 January 2024 | CF | Kyle Hudlin | Huddersfield Town | End of Season |
| 1 February 2024 | CF | Antwoine Hackford | Sheffield United | End of Season |
* ↑ On 11 January, Baah's loan from Watford was mutually ended early.

### Loaned out

| Date | Pos | Player | Loaned to | Until |
| 4 August 2023 | CB | Finn Delap | Mickleover | 31 August 2023 |
| 4 August 2023 | CF | Tom Hewlett | Hereford | 31 August 2023 |
| 1 September 2023 | CM | Charlie Lakin | AFC Wimbledon | 1 January 2024 |
| 11 January 2024 | CF | Josh Gordon | Walsall | End of Season |
| 11 January 2024 | CM | Charlie Lakin | Sutton United | End of Season |
| 17 January 2024 | CF | Cole Stockton | Barrow | End of Season |
| 25 January 2024 | CF | Josh Walker | Gillingham | End of Season |
| 2 February 2024 | CB | Cameron Gilbert | Gresley Rovers | 1 March 2024 |
| 2 February 2024 | CF | Tom Hewlett | Stratford Town | End of Season |
| 2 February 2024 | AM | Charlie Knowles | Gresley Rovers | 1 March 2024 |
| 2 February 2024 | CB | William Tamen | Mickleover | End of Season |

## Pre-season and friendlies

On 25 May, Burton Albion announced their first pre-season fixture, against Stoke City in the Bass Charity Vase. A day later, a second match was confirmed, against West Bromwich Albion. A third pre-season fixture was also added, against Nuneaton Borough. A fourth friendly, against Brackley Town was also scheduled for the Brewers. A short trip to face Alfreton Town was also confirmed by the club. A sixth friendly match was later added, against Crewe Alexandra. On 14 June, the club announced a seventh friendly, against Scunthorpe United.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

## Competitions
### Overall record

| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record | Record |
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
| League One | 5 August | | Matchday 1 | | 44 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 62 | −26 | 025.00 |
| FA Cup | 4 November | 14 November | First round | First Round | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 000.00 |
| EFL Cup | 9 August | 9 August | First round | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 000.00 |
| EFL Trophy | 26 September | 10 January | Group stage | Third round | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 060.00 |
| Total | Total | Total | Total | Total | 52 | 14 | 11 | 27 | 45 | 73 | −28 | 026.92 |
Last updated: 1 April 2024 Source: Soccerway

### League One
#### League table

| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
| 17 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 68 | 70 | −2 | 53 | |
| 18 | Cambridge United | 46 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 39 | 61 | −22 | 48 | |
| 19 | Shrewsbury Town | 46 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 35 | 67 | −32 | 48 | |
| 20 | Burton Albion | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 39 | 67 | −28 | 46 | |
| 21 | Cheltenham Town (R) | 46 | 12 | 8 | 26 | 41 | 65 | −24 | 44 | Relegated to EFL League Two |
| 22 | Fleetwood Town (R) | 46 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 49 | 72 | −23 | 43 | Relegated to EFL League Two |
| 23 | Port Vale (R) | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 74 | −33 | 41 | Relegated to EFL League Two |
* ↑ On 16 August 2023, Reading were deducted one point for failing to pay players on time and in full on three occasions in the 2022–23 season. Another 3-point deduction was applied on 13 September, for failing to deposit wages on time. Another 2-point deduction was applied on 27 February, due to late HMRC payments.

#### Results summary

| Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Overall | Home | Home | Home | Home | Home | Home | Away | Away | Away | Away | Away | Away |
Last updated: 20 April 2024. Source: Soccerway

#### Results by round

| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7$^1$ | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33$^3$ | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 14 | 18$^2$ | 45 | 46 |
| Ground | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | H | A |
| Result | L | L | L | D | D | L | L | W | D | D | W | W | W | W | L | D | L | L | L | L | L | D | W | W | L | D | L | W | D | L | W | W | L | L | D | L | L | L | L | D | L | L | W | L | W | L |
| Position | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
* $^1$ Matchday 7 (vs Port Vale) was postponed due to the international call-ups.
* $^2$ Matchday 18 (vs Cheltenham Town) was postponed due to the international call-ups.
* $^3$ Matchday 33 (vs Carlisle United) was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

#### Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

### FA Cup

Burton were drawn away to Port Vale in the first round.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

### EFL Cup

Brewers were drawn at home to Leicester City in the first round.
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures

### EFL Trophy

In the group stage, Burton were drawn in Northern Group H alongside Mansfield Town, Doncaster Rovers and Everton U21. After finishing second in the group stages, they were drawn away to Wrexham in the second round and Blackpool in the third round.
| Pos | Div | Teamvte | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | L2 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Burton Albion | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 3 | L2 | Mansfield Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Everton U21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 | |
Win  Draw  Loss  Fixtures