Lowry was given a straight red card in 89th minute after he hauled down Joe Garner as he broke clear.

United boss Micky Adams labelled the dismissal as 'disappointing' but was also scathing of his struggling side's performance after they let a two-goal lead slip.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Neil Kilkenny played a full game as Leeds United's promotion hopes took a hit after a 3-3 draw with Barnsley.

Kilkenny provided the assist for Luciano Becchio to level at 1-1 in the first half with an inswinging left-wing cross.

In England's Premier League, Socceroo David Carney was an unused substitute as Blackpool claimed a much-needed 3-1 win over Tottenham.

In England's League One, James Wesolowski started but was replaced at half-time as Peterborough United drew 1-1 with Colchester United.

In England's League Two, young goalkeeper Alex Cisak played a full game as Accrington Stanley defeated Crewe 3-2.

In Scotland's First Division, Ryan McGowan was a 61st-minute substitute as Partick Thistle lost 1-0 at Greenock Morton.