Burnley manager Owen Coyle celebrates his side's crucial win
Burnley put a big dent in Sheffield United's chances of securing automatic promotion with a win at Turf Moor.
A first-half header from Martin Paterson took Burnley up to fifth and raised their hopes of a play-off place.
With Wolves already assured of going up, there is one automatic promotion place up for grabs.
But United's loss left them four points behind second-placed Birmingham, who can clinch promotion with a win over Preston on Saturday.
Burnley manager Owen Coyle:
"We stood up to everything they had and didn't have too many saves to make. But if you look at the other end, Paddy Kenny was outstanding, and he kept them in it.
"We scored a terrific footballing goal and I felt when we did get the ball down and pass and move -although it was frantic at times - we showed great composure on the ball.
"The three points were important but the level or performance is what were after at this stage of the season against a very good side who are going for automatic promotion.
"We more than merited the three points tonight and I'm just disappointed we didn't add to our goal tally."
Sheffield United assistant manager Sam Ellis:
"We knew they'd be a good side from the cup runs they had and the league position they are in, and there's no shame in coming here and being second best.
"I'm just disappointed that we were.
"If we win on Saturday then the pressure is on Birmingham to win their game."
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