BURTON have been promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history despite a 2-1 defeat to Torquay on the final day of the Conference season.

Cambridge’s failure to beat Altrincham ensured the Brewers – who were managed by Nigel Clough until he left for Derby in January – have been crowned Blue Square Premier champions.

The Us have to settle for a place in the play-offs, where they will face Stevenage over two legs, while Torquay will meet Histon in the other tie.