With 39 of 46 Championship games played, the team led by Belgian Vincent Kompany has 87 points, 11 more than runners-up, Sheffield United, 19 more than third, Luton, and 20 more than today’s opponent, fourth .
Ashley Barnes gave Burnley the lead after 12 minutes, Middlesbrough equalized on 48, through Chuba Akpom, on the penalty spot, and Connor Roberts, on 66, sealed victory and a return to the Premier League.
Burnley descended to the Championship in the 2021/22 season after six successive seasons in the top flight of English football, having hired former Manchester City centre-back and captain Kompany to take on the role of coach.
Only the top two teams in the second division go straight to the Premier League, with third place up for grabs for clubs between third and sixth place, in a play out ending at Wembley.
Source: DN
