Charlie Webster was the hero once again for Burton Albion, scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Lincoln City at the LNER Stadium to keep their League One survival hopes alive at the weekend.
The result left manager Gary Bowyer purring, as he claimed his side had the wow factor in their bid to escape the drop. Despite remaining in the relegation zone, Gary Bowyer’s side now sits just two points from safety following their second consecutive away victory against midtable opposition.
Manager’s Reaction
“We asked them to go to the very end, asked them to empty their tanks, and they did that. It was a phenomenal effort from them,” said Bowyer, speaking to BBC Radio Derby.
After a tough week that began with a loss at Bristol Rovers, Albion responded with consecutive 1-0 wins at Stevenage and Lincoln, proving their resilience under pressure.
Match Summary
Burton endured a tough first half, with goalkeeper Max Crocombe denying Jovon Makama after the Lincoln striker expertly controlled a high pass. Moments later, Sean Roughlan burst through the Burton defence but fired wide.
Veteran forward Jon Dadi Bodvarsson also missed a golden opportunity before the break, dragging his effort wide. In the second half, Sam Clucas thought he had given Burton the lead, only for his goal to be ruled out for a foul.
The traveling supporters believed Rumarn Burrell had found the breakthrough when his first-time volley crashed into the side netting, but it was Webster who had the final say. The midfielder latched onto a loose ball and rifled a left-footed shot into the roof of the net in the 92nd minute.
Bowyer’s Challenge
Bowyer acknowledged the importance of the result but insists his team must keep pushing.
“It’s ‘wow’ what they are producing. That is how I started the conversation in the changing room. However, we have got to keep on top of them and push them for more now.”
Writer’s View
Burton Albion’s ability to grind out back-to-back wins at this stage of the season could be the difference between survival and relegation. Webster’s growing influence is undeniable—two match-winning goals in a row show he thrives in pressure moments.
However, despite their recent success, the Brewers must build on this momentum. They remain in the bottom four, and their inability to kill off games earlier is a concern. The upcoming fixtures will test their stamina and depth, but if Bowyer’s men can maintain this newfound resilience, they stand a real chance of completing a great escape.
