A stunning second half strike from Manuel Benson sealed the Championship title for Burnley as Vincent Kompany's side came through a thunderous derby at Blackburn.
The Clarets spent much of the night on the back foot, but amid a raucous atmosphere at Ewood Park, Benson provided the defining moment when he cut in from the right and curled a left foot shot into the top corner. The visitors then held on to secure the title with two games to spare, bringing their Belgian boss his first trophy as a manager.
And as well as cementing glory, Burnley also dealt their Lancashire rivals a major blow in their own quest to reach the top flight. Jon Dahl Tomasson's men remain eighth, outside the play-offs on goal difference having missed the chance to go fifth.
A stunning second half strike from Manuel Benson sealed the Championship title for Burnley as Vincent Kompany's side came through a thunderous derby at Blackburn.
The Clarets spent much of the night on the back foot, but amid a raucous atmosphere at Ewood Park, Benson provided the defining moment when he cut in from the right and curled a left foot shot into the top corner. The visitors then held on to secure the title with two games to spare, bringing their Belgian boss his first trophy as a manager.
And as well as cementing glory, Burnley also dealt their Lancashire rivals a major blow in their own quest to reach the top flight. Jon Dahl Tomasson's men remain eighth, outside the play-offs on goal difference having missed the chance to go fifth.