As of now, the Clarets have collected a whopping 87 points from 39 games, 11 clear of second-placed Sheffield United, who are eight points away from third-placed Luton Town.
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After defeating Middlesbrough 2-1 last time out to confirm their status as 2023-24 Premier League side, with seven games remaining, Burnley will play host to Sheffield United in the EFL championship top-of-the-table clash at Turf Moor on Monday night. The visitors, meanwhile cemented themselves in the runner-up spot with a 1-0 success over rock-bottom side Wigan Athletic on Friday. As of now, the Clarets have collected a whopping 87 points from 39 games, 11 clear of second-placed Sheffield United, who are eight points away from third-placed Luton Town.
Ready to battle the Blades on home soil ⚔️#BURSHU | @SkyBetChamp pic.twitter.com/8rzobfsij7
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 10, 2023
Burnley defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium on Friday to secure their 25th league-win of the season, thanks to Ashley Barnes’ 12th-minute opener and Connor Roberts’ winner six minute into the hour-mark. The result sealed the Clarets’ promotion to the top tier of English football, having created a lead of 19 points over third-placed Luton Town, who have six games remaining. Meanwhile, no team has ever sealed promotion with seven games to spare before, and now Vincent Kompany’s side will be aiming to surpass Reading’s all-time points record of 106. The Clarets are unbeaten in 20 home-matches in the second tier this season, while collecting 58 points from those games at Turf Moor.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, have the second-best away record in the league this season, having taken 37 points from a possible 60 on the road. On Friday, the Blades secured a narrow 1-0 win over Wigan thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s lone goal inside the opening eight minutes. The result extended their winning streak to four games across all competitions, while it was Paul Heckingbottom’s side’s 23rd second tier victory of the season. Meanwhile, Sheffield United managed to get the better of Burnley (5-2) in the reverse fixture in November last year courtesy of Oliver McBurnie’s brace and one goal each from Ndiaye, Jack Robinson and Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Burnley probable starting lineup: Muric, Roberts, Beyer, Al-Dakhil, Maatsen, Cullen, Brownhill, Tella, Gudmundsson, Zaroury, Barnes
Sheffield United probable starting lineup: Foderingham, Robinson, Egan, Ahmedhodzic, Bogle, Norwood, Berge, Doyle, Baldock, McAtee, Ndiaye
Burnley
| Opponents | Score |
| Middlesbrough | 1-2 (W) |
| Sunderland | 0-0 (D) |
| Manchester City | 6-0 (L) |
| Hull | 1-3 (W) |
| Wigan | 3-0 (W) |
Sheffield United
| Opponents | Score |
| Wigan | 1-0 (W) |
| Norwich | 0-1 (W) |
| Blackburn | 3-2 (W) |
| Sunderland | 1-2 (W) |
| Luton | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Sheffield United beat Burnley | 5-2 |
| Sheffield United beat Burnley | 1-0 |
| Burnley beat Sheffield United | 1-0 |
| Burnley beat Sheffield United | 2-1 |
| Burnley draw Sheffield United | 1-1 |
The EFL Championship match between Burnley and Sheffield United will take place at Turf Moor on Tuesday at 12:30am IST.
| Burnley vs sheffield United | Key Details |
| Date | April 10 (UK) |
| Venue | Turf Moor |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Tuesday) |
Football fans in the UK can catch the live action via Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Go Extra.
