The 2019–20 season was Burton Albion's 70th season in their history and their third in League One. Along with competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. The season ran from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
The Brewers confirmed their pre-season schedule in June 2019.[31]
Last updated: 10 March 2020. Source: [citation needed]
On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.[33]
The first round draw was made on 21 October 2019.[40] The second round draw was made live on 11 November from Chichester City's stadium, Oaklands Park.[41] The third round draw was made live on BBC Two from Etihad Stadium, Micah Richards and Tony Adams conducted the draw.[42]
The first round draw was made on 20 June.[43] The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches.[44] The third round draw was confirmed on 28 August 2019, live on Sky Sports.[45] The draw for the fourth round was made on 25 September 2019.[46]
On 9 July 2019, the pre-determined group stage draw was announced with Invited clubs to be drawn on 12 July 2019.[47]