Burnley's Premier League promotion party turns ugly as fans clash with Sheffield United players upon boarding their coach home after 2-1 defeat
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- Burnley fans confronted Sheffield United players after the game at Turf Moor
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Burnley's Premier League promotion party has turned ugly, with Clarets fans confronting Sheffield United players as they boarded the team coach after Monday's clash at Turf Moor.
After beating Sheffield United 2-1, Burnley's place in the Premier League next season was confirmed with the Clarets returning to the big time at the first time of asking.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, will have to go through the play-offs as they look to return to the top flight.
Footage shared to social media on Monday evening showed a group of Burnley fans confronting Sheffield United's players, with a security guard forced to step in to intervene.
Some of the Sheffield United players responded after the incident.
Meanwhile, several fans in attendance have criticised the actions of their fellow supporters.
That wasn't the only altercation that occurred between the two sides. On the pitch after the game, Sheffield United's Hamza Choudhury clashed with CJ Egan-Riley of Burnley.
Burnley fans ran onto the pitch to celebrate their promotion - but some appeared more focused on clashing with United players.
Josh Brownhill put Burnley in the lead in the 28th minute before Thomas Cannon equalised for the visitors.
Brownhill restored Burnley's advantage from the penalty spot just before half time, with Scott Parker's side holding on to secure victory.
Leeds were also promoted to the Premier League following a 6-0 win at home to Stoke.
Leeds and Burnley both have 94 points with two games remaining but Daniel Farke's side have a considerably better goal difference.
Burnley will be determined to fare considerably better in the Premier League next season than they did in the 2023-24 campaign, when they were relegated after finishing in 19th place.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said of the pitch invasion after the game: 'We were told by the referee before that we would get stewards surrounding us, but I think they went on the missing list.
'It was quite scary out there in the end, people coming and doing bits and pieces.
'It's understandable that emotions are running high, but I don't think we got protected by the football club and stewards one bit. There referee notices that as well.'
