In the 40th round of the English second-tier football championship (Championship), Burnley won 2-1 away against Middlesbrough, mathematically deciding that it can start the 2023-2024 season in the Premier League.
| Great joy, Burnley can play in the Premier League again (Photo: Getty Images) |
The first two places in the Championship will automatically advance to the top flight, while the third place will be decided by a playoff. Burnley have been leading the 46-round league for a long time and it was only a matter of time before promotion became mathematically certain.
Middlesbrough were unbeaten at home for 11 games, but the leaders broke the streak.
After Ashley Barnes’ goal, Chuba Akpom equalized for the home team, but in the 66th minute, Connor Roberts gave the visitors the lead again. From there, Boro tried everything for another equaliser, but Burnley defended well and were not at odds with luck. 1-2 remained, so Burnley spent only one season in the second division.
CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND 40
Middlesbrough–Burnley 1–2
The standings (leading group): 1. Burnley 87 points (39 games) – already promoted, 2. Sheffield United 76 (39), 3. Luton Town 68, 4. Middlesbrough 67, 5. Millwall 62, 6. Blackburn 61
