Josh Brownhill’s first-half double saw Burnley beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Turf Moor to seal the Clarets’ immediate return to the Premier League.
The Burnley captain gave his side a 28th-minute lead, firing home from close range after Michael Cooper was unable to hold Josh Cullen’s low drive.
Chris Wilder’s team did hit back just nine minutes later when Tom Cannon rifled home his first goal for the club, only for Burnley to be given the chance to retake the lead a minute before half-time after Anel Ahmedhodzic’s clumsy challenge on Hannibal.
Burnley’s Josh Brownhill made it 1-0
Sheffield United’s Tom Cannon hit back
Brownhill grabbed his second of the game from the penalty spot
Brownhill made no mistake from the spot, sending Cooper the wrong way, to give Scott Parker’s team the lead at the break and despite the visitors going all out for a second-half equaliser, Burnley held on for the win that confirmed their promotion back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
As a result, the Blades are now sure to finish in third place, meaning the playoffs for Wilder and Co.
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