Burnley Football Club have beaten Sheffield United in the Championship Play-Off Final 1 – 0 to book themselves a spot in next year’s English Premier League. Wade Elliot scored Burnley’s goal in front of 36 000 ecstatic fans at Wembley.

The Clarets winger went on a rampaging run from the half-way line in the 13th minute, before unleashing a 25-yard screamer into the top corner.

Owen Coyle’s side had numerous chances to extend their advantage, but they managed to hold out to claim a place in the top flight after a 33-year absence.

Source: burnleyfootballclub.com

Burnley have beaten Reading convincingly on Tuesday night and will play Sheffield United for a place in the English Premier League.

Owen Coyle’s side, aiming to return to the top tier of English football for the first time since 1976, beat Reading 2-0 in the second leg of their Championship semifinal to complete a 3-0 aggregate win.

Two stunning second-half goals from Martin Paterson and Steven Thompson gave Burnley a win that sets up a playoff final against Sheffield Utd at Wembley on May 25.

Burnley had to weather a ferocious opening onslaught from Steve Coppell’s side but always looked the more likely winners as Reading, who have struggled badly at home in recent weeks, failed to unlock the visitors’ resolute defence.

Paterson broke the deadlock six minutes after the restart and former Rangers striker Thompson quickly made sure of victory after Graham Alexander’s penalty had given the Lancashire club a first-leg advantage.

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