Burnley beat Coventry in an even affair

Published Apr 5, 2025

One goal decided an even game as Burnley won 2-1 away to Coventry in the Championship on Saturday.

Coventry chocked Burnley when Haji Wright netted in the fifth minute.

Burnley equalised to make it 1-1, as Jaidon Anthony found the net, in the 16th minute.

Straight after the break, Jaidon Anthony scored and gave the team the lead to complete Burnley’s come back.

The result means that Burnley have taken points in 27 straight games.

For Coventry, this means seventh place in the table, while Burnley are first in the league.

The previous match between the teams ended in a 2-0 home win for Burnley in November.

The next Championship games for Coventry are Portsmouth (home) on 8 April, Hull (away) on 13 April and WBA (home) on 17 April. Burnley play Derby County (away) on 7 April, Norwich City (home) on 10 April and Watford (away) on 17 April.