Such is the relentlessness of this automatic promotion battle, a miserable afternoon looks hugely damaging once again.
The ruthless efficiency of a few weeks back has long gone.
Here are our player ratings from Burton.
5. Dennis Adeniran - 5
Blazed an early chance over the bar. Didn’t have anything like the opportunity to blaze forward as he did on Monday and didn’t have the right impact. Hooked with half an hour left. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
6. Will Vaulks - 5
In the wars as ever. Wasn’t able to stop the onrush from Burton in the first half and had plenty of the ball - more than any other Wednesday player other than Flint - you’d have to say he didn’t make the most of it. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
7. Tyreeq Bakinson - 4
Back in the side after his encouraging cameo on Monday, he produced some nice touches early doors but got lost in the fog of war and lost possession too early in half-decent areas. Won the ball back for the goal but was otherwise ineffective. Subbed to ironic jeers from the away end on the hour. Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis
8. Barry Bannan - 6
Making his 350th Wednesday appearance, he worked tirelessly in the half-spaces and produced a couple of dangerous moments early doors. His right foot proved trusty in laying through Paterson for the equaliser. Drifted as the game went on.. was he too often bypassed? Photo: UGC/Steve Ellis