Burnley clinched the Championship title at dwelling to native rivals Blackburn when Manuel Benson’s purpose secured a 1-0 win at Ewood Park on Tuesday.

Vincent Kompany’s males had been removed from their finest in a intently contested Lancashire derby, however they did sufficient to not solely carry the title, but additionally scale back the prospect of Rovers climbing playoff locations.

Benson scored his twelfth purpose of the season with Burnley’s solely shot on track to open a 13-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United with 4 video games remaining.

Blackburn stay out of the playoff spots on purpose distinction after their winless streak stretched to eight video games.