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Burnley and Leeds return to Premier League

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: April 22, 2025
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Burnley players and staff celebrate return to the Premier League

    Key Takeaways:

  • Burnley seal promotion after 2–1 victory, guaranteeing top-two finish with two rounds left
  • Leeds also clinch Premier League return after 6–0 win earlier in the day
  • Burnley’s defence breaks Championship records, conceding just 15 goals all season

Burnley officially sealed promotion back to the Premier League on Monday night after a 2–1 win over Sheffield United. Josh Brownhill netted both goals for the Clarets, who are now eight points clear of third-placed Sheffield with just two games remaining.

The result also confirmed automatic promotion for Leeds United, who hammered Stoke City 6–0 earlier in the day. Daniel Farke’s side now top the Championship with 94 points, edging Burnley on goal difference.

Under Scott Parker, Burnley have impressed not just with their results but also their defensive stability. The Clarets have conceded only 15 goals this seaso — surpassing the Championship record of 30, held jointly by Preston (2005/06) and Watford (2020/21). On top of that, they have never conceded more than one in a game.

Notably, the fewest goals conceded in an entire season of English top-flight football is 15, a record set by Chelsea in their 2004/05 Premier League title run. However, that campaign lasted 38 rounds, whereas the Championship consists of 46.

This season, Burnley also registered 12 consecutive clean sheets between December and March—an all-time league record that underlines their defensive dominance.

It marks Burnley’s second Premier League promotion in the span of three seasons. In 2023, they won the Championship under Vincent Kompany with an impressive 101 points. However, their top-flight stay was brief — just five wins and relegation from 19th place with 24 points.

After last season’s relegation, Kompany was appointed manager of Bayern Munich, while Scott Parker took over at Turf Moor in July 2024 and led Burnley straight back to the top.

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