Burton sign McKiernan on season-long loan

JJ McKiernan started in 19 consecutive games after joining Burton on loan last season

Burton Albion have signed midfielder JJ McKiernan on a season-long loan from fellow League One club Lincoln City.

The 23-year-old returns to the Pirelli Stadium for a second loan stint after joining for the second half of last season, starting 19 matches to help the Brewers avoid relegation.

McKiernan started his career with Watford but made his senior debut on loan at Eastleigh before joining Morecambe for the 2023-24 season, scoring seven goals in 33 appearances.

The Northern Irishman played 17 times after his move to Lincoln last season, scoring once.

"I'm really happy to be back and looking to push on from where we left off," he told the club website.

Burton Albion head coach Gary Bowyer said: "We all love his personality, and he had a big impact in the dressing room and on the pitch in last year's success in retaining our League One status."