Burton 2-1 Altrincham

John Brayford struck a stoppage time winner to earn Burton victory over Altrincham and send the hosts back into the Blue Square Premier play-off spots.

Burton got the breakthrough halfway through the second half when Shaun Harrad drilled in from 20 yards.

Altrincham levelled with a rare attack, Richard Battersby teeing up Greg Young to score from the edge of the box.

But Burton stole all three points when John McGrath swung in a corner and Brayford headed past Stuart Coburn.

Interview: Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough

Burton Albion: Deeney, Corbett, Webster, Brayford, Hurst (Stride 85), Williams (Goodfellow 43), Simpson, McGrath, Gilroy, Clare (Greaves 90), Harrad. Subs Not Used: Poole, Holmes.

Goals: Harrad 68, Brayford 90.

Altrincham: Coburn, Shotton, Tinson, Young, Lynch, Lawton, Tansey (Battersby 73), Turnbull, Peyton (Roca 77), Senior (O'Neill 58), Little.
Subs Not Used: Scott, Lane.

Booked: Tansey.

Goals: Young 81.

Att: 1,295.

Ref: J Waugh (Sheffield).