Chirewa's quick strike extends Burnley's home winless run
Wolves substitute scores moments after entering the pitch as Burnley's struggles at Turf Moor continue.
At a glance
- Chirewa scored within seconds of replacing Sean Neave on the bench
- Wolves came from behind to win at Turf Moor
- Burnley's home winless run now extends to 21 matches
- Mateus Mané set up the goal after Igor Julio's error
Wolves came from behind to defeat Burnley at Turf Moor, with substitute Tawanda Chirewa scoring shortly after entering the match in the 72nd minute. Chirewa capitalised on a loose touch to fire past goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert, extending Burnley's home winless streak to 21 games.
The victory marked another setback for Burnley's home form, despite efforts to mount a comeback in the fixture.
Why it matters
Burnley's extended home winless streak indicates significant difficulties in their domestic campaign and suggests mounting pressure on the club's performance.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportWolves’ Chirewa extends Burnley’s home woes as Vardy’s strike is in vain
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