Rumarn Burrell was heading in the right direction as Burton claimed the purpose they wanted to safe League One security of their penultimate match of the season following a 1-1 draw with Wigan at Pirelli Stadium.
The striker’s eleventh objective of the marketing campaign appeared to have given Albion all three factors till Ronan Darcy curled in an effort from distance within the closing moments of second-half stoppage time to assert a share of the spoils.
The hosts had been all however safe forward of the sport – courtesy of their objective distinction – however their level confirmed relegation for each Crawley and Bristol Rovers forward of the ultimate weekend of the season.
The primary half was missing in clear objective makes an attempt from both aspect. Albion began positively however couldn’t vogue a transparent probability on Sam Tickle’s objective.
Charlie Webster – on his return from suspension – had Albion’s finest sight of objective as he burst by onto Finn Delap’s go however fired excessive.
Wigan, the bottom scorers within the division, threatened from a collection of corners late within the half however the dwelling aspect defended doggedly.
Their finest probability fell to former Burton winger Jonny Smith, who fired straight at goalkeeper Max Crocombe.
However Burton received the objective they craved simply shy of the hour mark. Saturday’s hero Dylan Williams equipped the cross, substitute Mason Bennett compelled an impressive save from Tickle, however main scorer Burrell was available to bury the rebound.
Dale Taylor twice went near an equaliser as he fired a rising drive over the crossbar earlier than forcing a great save from Crocombe.
Darcy lastly received the higher of Albion’s keeper with a speculative effort from nearly the final kick of the sport.
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