[5] In the following match they held off a Fleetwood Town comeback to beat the Lancashire side 3–2, to give them their first league away win since March 2013 (excluding play-offs).

[8] On 8 August 2013, they were drawn a home tie against Premier League side Fulham in the second round.

After the 2–2 draw Phil Edwards was the only player to miss a penalty and Albion crashed out 4–5 in the shoot-out.

After the match Burton manager Gary Rowett said he was incredibly proud to nearly knock the Premier League side out.

[10] On 17 August 2013, Burton were drawn away to Notts County in the first round of the Football League Trophy.