Blackburn 0 – 1 Burnley

Manuel Benson came off the bench to score a stunning goal that earned Burnley a 1-0 win over local rivals Blackburn and clinched the Sky Bet Championship title for Vincent Kompany’s Clarets.

Having been second-best for much of the Lancashire derby at Ewood Park, it looked as though Burnley’s wait for the title would extend until the weekend at least, with 18 days having already passed since they were promoted back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

But eight minutes after his introduction, Benson cut in off the right flank and curled home a beauty to which Rovers had no response.

Despite second-placed Sheffield United having played two games fewer, the Blades trail the champions by 13 points, with a maximum of only 12 points still available.

Blackburn stay eighth in the table, outside the top six on goal difference alone, with just two games remaining.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Burnley return to action on Saturday, April 29, when they travel to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City at 3pm.

Blackburn, meanwhile, play next on Bank Holiday Monday, May 1, when they host Luton at Ewood Park at 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports Football.

10 IN 10 ON SKY SPORTS! – 10 live Championship games in 10 days

Saturday April 22

Preston 1-1 Blackburn

Sunday April 23

West Brom 1-2 Sunderland

Monday April 24

Luton 2-1 Middlesbrough

Tuesday April 25

Blackburn 0-1 Burnley

Wednesday April 26

Sheffield United vs West Brom, 8pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app

Thursday April 27

Rotherham vs Cardiff, 8pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app

Friday April 28

Blackpool vs Millwall, 8pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app

Saturday April 29

West Brom vs Norwich, 5.30pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app

Sunday April 30

Cardiff vs Huddersfield, 12pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app

Monday May 1

Blackburn vs Luton, 5.30pm – Live on Sky Sports Football & Sky Sports app