DONAL McDERMOTT'S second-half equaliser denied Town a lead going into Wednesday's League I play-off semi-final second leg at the Galpharm.

Town went ahead in the 22nd minute when Kevin Kilbane glanced home a header from Gary Roberts' corner, and Ian Bennett saved a 36th-minute penalty by Danny Ings after he had brought down home left-back Rhoys Wiggins.

Roberts had a long-range drive tipped over on 39 minutes while Benik Afobe's close-range shot six minutes into the second half was also well saved.

On-loan Manchester City midfielder McDermott drilled home the leveller from 25 yards out on the hour.