Burton Albion coach Gary Rowett has named a total of four changes to his starting lineup for the League Two clash with Hartlepool United at the Pirelli Stadium today.

Goalkeeper Dean Lyness replaces Rob Lainton between the sticks, while captain Lee Bell, Alex MacDonald and striker Gary Alexander also come in as Rowett's only changes from the 1-0 defeat away to Northampton Town.

Meanwhile, United boss Colin Cooper makes three changes in all from the 2-1 home defeat to Chesterfield last time out, with James Poole, Jonathan Franks and Andy Monkhouse all afforded starting berths.

Burton Albion: Lyness; Cansdell-Sherriff, Sharps, Edwards, McFadzean; Weir, Phillips, MacDonald, Bell; Kee, Alexander

Hartlepool United: Rafferty; Duckworth, Collins, Harrison, Holden; Franks, Walton, Walker, Monkhouse; Poole, James