Rumarn Burrell was on track 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 aim 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 aim 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 aim makes an attempt from both facet. Albion began positively however couldn’t trend a transparent likelihood on Sam Tickle’s aim.
Charlie Webster – on his return from suspension – had Albion’s greatest sight of aim as he burst by way of 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 house facet defended doggedly.
Their greatest likelihood fell to former Burton winger Jonny Smith, who fired straight at goalkeeper Max Crocombe.
However Burton bought the aim they craved simply shy of the hour mark. Saturday’s hero Dylan Williams equipped the cross, substitute Mason Bennett pressured an excellent save from Tickle, however main scorer Burrell was readily 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 very good save from Crocombe.
Darcy lastly bought the higher of Albion’s keeper with a speculative effort from virtually the final kick of the sport.
