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Hammers embarked on a thrilling 90 minutes, which consisted of two penalty calls, one for each side, as well as a demonstration of how poor the Hammers can be without the introduction of key players.

Callum Wilson appeared to be struggling up top alone only managing a handful of touches with the best opportunity of the 90 coming through Mavropanos with a headed effort from the corner, but the keeper comfortably saved.

Burton: Collins, Godwin-Malife (C), Armer, Vancooten, McKiernan, Beesley, Shade, Evans, Lofthouse, Revan, Krubally
Subs: Dudek, Chauke, Sibbick, Tavares, Moon, Sraha, Larsson, Adom, Cannon

West Ham: Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos (C), Kilman, Mayers, Scarles, Magassa, Kante, Lamadrid, Adama, Wilson
Subs: Herrick, Disasi, Taty, Diouf, Wan-Bissaka, Potts, Orford, Ajala

West Ham’s attempted fairytale escape continued to speak for itself as the Hammers continue to face atrocious luck spanning from the club’s own results to other sides, as well as a pitiful variety of dodgy VAR calls.

How NES’ spirit hasn’t been squashed for the Hammers so far is beyond extraordinary. The feeling of always being so close in games but always missing out is what has placed West Ham in this position.