Brownhill Leads Burnley Toward Premier League Promotion with Victory

Burnley extended their unbeaten run to 30 Championship matches with a 2-1 comeback victory over Watford, moving to the top of the standings and nearing automatic promotion to the Premier League. Watford took an early lead through Mamadou Doumbia, but Burnley equalized just before halftime with a header from Zian Flemming. Josh Brownhill, Burnley’s captain, scored the decisive goal in the second half, emphasizing his commitment to securing promotion before considering his future with the club. Watford's chances were hampered by two red cards to midfielders Moussa Sissoko and Edo Kayembe, leaving them with nine men and little hope of a comeback. The win put Burnley on the brink of securing their Premier League return, needing victory over Sheffield United to seal promotion. The match also saw Burnley match a club record for league games unbeaten, underscoring their dominance this season.