Small-town club continues to defy the odds in League One
Burton Albion's presence in League One remains one of English football's most remarkable stories. A club that was playing non-league football as recently as the 2000s and briefly reached the Championship in 2016-17 continues to compete against towns and cities many times its size. The Pirelli Stadium holds fewer than 7,000 supporters, the budget is among the smallest in the division, and yet Burton keep finding ways to stay competitive through smart recruitment and a team-first culture.