Pick of the stats: Wrexham v Burnleypublished at 12:55 BST 7 September
12:55 BST 7 September
It is 26 years since these two sides last faced each other in the league during which time Wrexham have dropped to non-league football before their rise back up the divisions.
Burnley are hoping to record a first win of the campaign, having managed only two points from their opening five games since relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.
Wrexham and Burnley last faced in the 1999-00 third tier season, with the Clarets completing a league double over the Welsh side.
Burnley have won nine of their past 10 league matches against Welsh clubs (D1) since a 1-0 Premier League defeat by Swansea in February 2018.
Last season, Wrexham only won one of their six Championship games against sides relegated from the Premier League the season before (D3 L2), beating Ipswich 5-3 at home in February.
Burnley have lost each of their past seven away league games, last losing more in a row in March 2010 (10).
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has managed two previous league games against Burnley and lost them both, first with Hull in October 2006 (0-2) and then with Charlton in January 2009 (1-2).
Burnley and Vardy - a perfect matchpublished at 12:10 BST 7 September
12:10 BST 7 September
Marc Webber Final Score reporter
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In a move which would make magician David Copperfield green with envy, Burnley's rabbit-out-of-the-hat signing of Jamie Vardy could be the one thing that saves the Clarets' season.
As fans made for the Turf Moor exit seconds after Bristol City's winning goal was being picked out of the net, they were not only despondent but also fearful.
Quite a few were considering a season where they would not move out of the relegation zone they currently find themselves in. Manager Nicky Hayen's appeal for patience as new signings bed in was not resonating.
Despite the manager saying they were looking to get some free agents in, no fan would have considered that could mean Vardy on a one-year deal.
He is a player who will more than understand the passion Burnley fans have for their club. He will live that on the pitch. He will be a leader and mentor, irrespective of what he might personally deliver in terms of goals or performances.
Former Leicester City and England striker Vardy, has found his new project. He feels he has something to prove. Burnley definitely have something to prove.
Masterstroke move, turning point - or desperation?published at 11:04 BST 7 September
11:04 BST 7 September
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Burnley made a surprise move for 39-year-old striker Jamie Vardy on a deal until the end of the season.
The former Leicester City and England forward was a free agent after leaving Italian side Cremonese at the end of last season.
But, what do Burnley fans make of the signing and can Vardy help fire them to an immediate return to the Premier League?
We asked for Clarets supporters to give us their views and here is a selection of what they have had to say:
Tom: I think it's a good bit of business. He is a known finisher and can help us get some goals. Better than what we already have and he can also help be a leader and adds valuable experience to the side.
Steve: We don't currently have a single striker at the club who knows how to score a goal, so an ancient Vardy can only be an improvement.
Philip: He loved scoring at Turf Moor for Leicester so hopefully he can get our season up and running. Everything feels a bit late at Burnley thus far but Jamie Vardy could be a turning point. Good signing for both parties.
Bob: What a ridiculous thing to do! Not taking anything away from his past achievements but that was then and this is now. We've already got Kyle Walker, do we need another one at the end of their career?
Alex: Yes he's getting on, but his experience and goalscorer's instinct will be a great asset.
John: In the situation we are now in, I am happy we have signed Vardy. He may score some goals but we should never have got ourselves into this mess. If we knew we were letting Zian Flemming go, we should have signed a new striker weeks ago.
Derek: Strikes of desperation! Jamie Vardy and Ashley Barnes up front would be a great combo 10 years ago. I fear we will be following Leicester this season!
Martin: This might be a masterstroke. Yes, he's getting on now, but used wisely could prove to be the goalscorer we need.
Hayen reacts as Burnley lose again to Bristol Citypublished at 18:22 BST 5 September
18:22 BST 5 September
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Burnley manager Nicky Hayen
Burnley manager Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after their late 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City left them bottom of the Championship. For a written selection of his quotes click here.
Pick of the stats: Burnley v Bristol Citypublished at 12:05 BST 4 September
12:05 BST 4 September
Burnley are still yet to register a win in their return to the Championship but will be hoping to do so as they host Bristol City on Saturday (15:00 BST).
The Robins are going strength to strength after a losing start though, coming off two back-to-back wins and seeking a third.
Burnley have won each of their last eight league meetings with Bristol City. Only against one side have they ever won nine in a row in their league history, doing so versus Manchester United from 1914 to 1921.
Bristol City are winless in seven league visits to Burnley (D2 L5) since a 1-0 triumph in December 2007.
Burnley are winless in their last 16 league games (D6 L10), last having a longer run between December 2006 and March 2007 (18).
Bristol City have won both of their last two league games, last winning three in a row in October 2025.
Burnley are winless in their first four games of a Championship season (D2 L2) for the first time since 2008-09, a campaign where they ultimately won promotion to the Premier League.
Burnley's Foster joins MLS side Houston on loanpublished at 17:41 BST 3 September
17:41 BST 3 September
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Lyle Foster made 26 Premier League appearances for Burnley last season
Burnley forward Lyle Foster has joined MLS side Houston Dynamo on a loan deal until June 2027.
The 26-year-old joined the Clarets from Belgian side KVC Westerlo in 2023 and went on to win promotion back to the Premier League with the club two years later.
In total the South Africa international has made 99 appearances in all competitions for Burnley, scoring 12 goals.
His deal to join the Texas-based MLS franchise includes the option to make the move permanent.
The Clarets remain 23rd in the table on two points, while Boro are fifth with two wins, one draw and a loss.
Here are some of your comments:
Burnley fans
Andy: Better in the second half but Middlesbrough were easily the better side. Too many passes went astray, too many tackles lost and no striker worthy of the name. Satpaev the best player again meaning we will probably transfer him in January so the owners can make more money. We should look at the free agents, but so disappointing there are no English players in our starting line-up.
Gav: First half the old habits crept in with a cheap goal and lack of effort. We looked like a team that had never played together (which is broadly what we are). Second half was a totally different story. Played well, with a high tempo against a good side in Boro. More confidence and we could have nicked it.
Richard: It's far too early to judge Nicky Hayen and his new squad, but our second-half performance today coupled with our overall performance against West Ham on the opening day bode well for a successful season. Our young loanee Satpaev looks like a wonderful signing and Amdouni had his best second half in a Claret shirt.
Andie: Second half obviously better on the night, but even the first half showed some improvement (not least we didn't concede two goals in the opening five minutes!). New signings looked hopeful, especially Satpaev, and I'm hopeful for Reo Hatate. So, hoping we improve - we need to!
Mark: We were terrible first half. But played a lot better second half - we played like a team with confidence. Satpaev had another good game. We really need to work on our shooting with the strikers, but Flemming is going to be missed. I just hope we can sign a good striker on the free agent list.
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Middlesbrough fans
Martin: Boro should have been out of sight by half-time and poor closing down gave them the goal. Normally, we'd be happy with a point away but should have been all three. We're still settling in and we've got two or three players to come in and make a big difference, then watch us go.
Todo: Need to beat teams that are low on confidence, coming off the back of a good win ourselves.
Buzz: Too slow in getting to the last third then we stop and play it back to the halfway line. We are a team of crabs, sideways... sideways... zzzzzzz… UTB.
Follow EFL transfer deadline daypublished at 08:53 BST 1 September
08:53 BST 1 September
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Transfer deadline day is upon us and today is the final chance for your EFL club to finalise any business until January.
The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST, so we might have some late night scrambles to get deals over the line.
There has already been plenty of movement this summer and whether it's a busy or quiet day for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
Norwich City 4-1 Burnley - fans' verdictpublished at 12:51 BST 31 August
12:51 BST 31 August
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Championship match between Norwich City and Burnley.
Here are some of your comments:
Norwich fans
Canary Kid: Much better. Oddly enough, perhaps it comes with following Norwich, I wasn't feeling comfortable, even at 3-0. Burnley, very impressive going forward. They won't be winless for long.
Mark: As much as I was happy with the 4-1 score line, if Burnley had scored (rather than hit the post) at the start of the second half and made it 3-2, it would've been interesting to see how Norwich would've reacted to that.
However, the fast start (two up in five minutes) shocked Burnley and they never really recovered despite getting into the odd good attacking position. Top eight definitely possible if we keep our squad healthy. OTBC.
Keith: That's better - hope Canaries will keep it up. Up The City!
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Burnley fans
Andy: Shambles in defence and weak in midfield. Satpaev the only real positive in a team struggling for confidence. Edwards shouldn't be on the pitch until he gets his desire back - no commitment or energy. The manager needs to pick a side capable of competing and battling for the club. Too many players not giving 100%.
Anthony: I expected Norwich to brush us aside, but not in the first five minutes, after which the game was over as a contest.
No leadership in the club, both on and off the pitch and with many players who simply don't show any desire to stay or play, but just to see out lengthy, lucrative contracts. Achieving 50 points by the season end is no more than a dream.
Graeme: Utterly abysmal. 60% of the possession and unable to do anything with it. Already in the relegation zone and absolutely no confidence that these players are capable of getting out of it.
What do they do in training? The "forwards" obviously don't practice hitting the target. Desperately need several experienced strikers and preferably some decent defenders as well. Otherwise, it's hopeless.
