Burnley beats rival Blackburn to seal Championship title

Benson’s goal gave Burnley a 1-0 win to open up a 13-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United, which has four games remaining.

Burnley celebrates after winning the Championship following victory against the Blackburn Rovers. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Burnley clinched the Championship title at the home of local rival Blackburn Rovers as Manuel Benson’s strike secured a 1-0 win at Ewood Park on Tuesday.

Vincent Kompany’s men were far from their best in a keenly contested Lancashire derby but did enough to not only lift the title, but also dent Rovers’ chance of climbing into the playoff places.

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Benson curled home his 12th goal of the season with Burnley’s only shot on target to open up a 13-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United, which has four games remaining.

Blackburn remains outside the playoff places on goal difference after their winless run stretched to eight matches.