Burton Albion manager Jake Buxton leaves after loss to Wigan Athletic

Burton Albion are winless in seven matches under Jake Buxton

Burton Albion manager Jake Buxton is to leave the club after Tuesday's 4-3 defeat at home by Wigan Athletic.

That loss to the Latics, a game in which they had led three times, was their fourth in succession and left them bottom of the League One table.

Burton are six points from safety and have won one of their past 19 games.

Buxton replaced Nigel Clough as boss in May, with chairman Ben Robinson citing the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic as a factor in the switch.

The 35-year-old former Derby County and Mansfield Town centre-half initially took on the role as player-manager, having rejoined the Brewers for a second spell in the summer of 2017.

And he said he was "honoured" to have had the chance manage the club and had "loved every minute of it".

"I've been proud to be part of this football club for a long period of time, play in front of the supporters and have the honour of managing this football club at League One level," he told BBC Radio Derby.

"I wish whoever comes into the building to take this club forward is successful.

"There are some good lads in the dressing room, they do need a few fresh faces but I do believe they will get out of trouble."

In a short statement announcing Buxton's departure, Burton said "we would like to thank Jake for his hard work throughout his time at the club".