Burnley keeper Stewart makes loan move to Alfreton Town

Stewart makes the switch to the Impact Arena for the chance of competitive first-team football with the Derbyshire club embroiled in a battle to avoid relegation.

The former Bournemouth keeper signed for Burnley last summer but is yet to make a senior appearance for the Clarets.

Stewart acted as cover for Lee Grant and sat on the bench for a near four-month spell earlier this season while Brian Jensen was injured.

But with Jensen back on duty since mid-January and Stewart having recovered from a back injury of his own, the 22-year-old now gets the opportunity to widen his experience at Conference level for a second time following a short spell with Weymouth in 2007/08.

Stewart, who impressed in the Reserves’ 1-1 draw with Wrexham on Tuesday night, is likely to make his debut for Alfreton, managed by ex-Chesterfield and Bradford boss Nicky Law, against Telford United on Saturday.