Plymouth foiled by Mariappa’s late goal

ADRIAN Mariappa denied Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth Argyle victory as Burton Albion grabbed a late point.

The midfielder’s stoppage-time header - just his second goal in English football in nine years secured a 2-2 draw for the hosts.

Norwich loanee Bali Mumba’s strike looked to have put the Pilgrims four points clear at the top of the table but they are now only two ahead of Ipswich.

Ryan Hardie levelled from the spot after Bobby Kamwa had given Burton a first-half lead, with the point keeping Burton off the bottom.

Earlier, Ipswich had closed the gap to a point after a 2-0 win over Exeter City. Freddie Ladapo and Marcus Harness struck to give the Tractor Boys a comfortable win.

Mark McGuinness’ header kept Sheffield Wednesday a point behind Ipswich after a 1-0 home win over Shrewsbury.

Barnsley moved into the play-off spots after a 3-1 home win over MK Dons. The Tykes sit sixth after goals from Jordan Williams, Adam Phillips and Herbie Kane sealed the points after Mohamed Eisa had made it 1-1 before the break.

Bolton Wanderers also climbed into the top six after a dramatic late comeback at Fleetwood Town sealed a 2-1 win. Carlos Mendes Gomes’ classy first-half opener was cancelled out by Conor Bradley, before Oladapo Afolayan won it in stoppage-time.