Burnley seal immediate promotion back to Premier League with seven games to spare with win over Middlesbrough

Burnley clinched promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt as a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough guaranteed a top-two Championship finish with seven games to spare. The Clarets have enjoyed a dominant campaign in the second tier under Vincent Kompany, boasting the most wins (25), most goals scored (76) and fewest conceded (30).

Ad A 2-1 win at the Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough on Friday made sure of Burnley’s promotion, taking them up to 87 points. TransfersTottenham ready to appoint Kompany as Conte replacement — Paper Round31/03/2023 AT 05:09 They are 11 points ahead of second-placed Sheffield United in the other automatic promotion spot, but crucially moved 19 points clear of Luton Town, who have six games left to play.

Goals from Ashley Barnes and Connor Roberts either side of a Chuba Akpom penalty sealed victory over Boro, extending Burnley’s unbeaten league run to 19 games. Kompany’s side have lost just twice in the Championship all season – a 1-0 defeat away to Watford on August 12 and a 5-2 loss at Sheffield United on November 5.

Ancelotti says 'unique' Modric, Benzema and Kroos will pen Real Madrid extensions ‘I was so angry’ — Ten Hag relieved to have Eriksen back as boss feared season was over Arteta: 'We have to embrace the moment and go for it' Their promotion was sealed almost exactly a year on from sacking long-standing manager Sean Dyche as the club tumbled towards relegation from the Premier League in 2021/22. Former Manchester City defender Kompany’s appointment and some savvy recruitment helped them to rebuild quickly following the demotion and they will return in 2023/24 for their ninth Premier League campaign.