Heath makes a stand

Notts Co 1

Burnley 1

Burnley can make it one of the big days in their history on Tuesday by opening their new stand at Turf Moor - and securing Second Division safety.

Creditable away draws against Swindon and Notts County have confirmed that better times are on the way and manager Adrian Heath was even disappointed that they failed to win.

He said: "I'm a bit disappointed because I didn't think we were in trouble all afternoon. County huffed and puffed but never threatened to blow our house down.

"We've worked extremely hard on defending as a group and have done that really well in our last four games."

Burnley edged in front after 31 minutes when big defender Peter Swan headed in a free kick from Steve Thompson.

Kurt Nogan forced a fine safe from Darren Ward and then Liam Robinson saw his effort cleared off the line by Ian Barraclough.

A second goal would have been vital but even so, Burnley were strolling it until County made a double substitution after 62 minutes.

It had the desired effect because, from virtually his first touch, Tony Battersby equalised when he steered a header past Marlon Beresford from Shaun Derry's cross.

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