Burnley won 2-1 against Middlesbrough to win promotion from the Championship and guarantee a quick return to the Premier League.

A six-season stint in the first flight came to an end when the Clarets were demoted on the final day of the previous campaign.

Although they have only lost twice thus far in 2022–23, they have had a remarkable debut season under Vincent Kompany.

Goals from Ashley Barnes and Connor Roberts, sandwiched by a Chuba Akpom penalty, secured the decisive victory at the Riverside for Burnley.

Their 25th win of the season meant they secured promotion with seven games still to play.

Promotion back to the #PL at the first attempt! 👏We'll see you soon, @BurnleyOfficial! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/eMagjOLgM8— Premier League (@premierleague) April 7, 2023

Burnley chairman Alan Pace told Sky Sports after promotion was confirmed: "Vincent has done something that's very, very special.

"This was a complete surprise, this was not our plan. Vincent and I talked about it in the summer, we gave ourselves two, three years was our plan. I think what you've seen is a lot of magic coming together.

"This team is very, very good. You hear Vincent say it every week. They're surprising each and every one of us every day, they're phenomenal."

The Clarets are 11 points clear of second-placed Sheffield United, who are looking to win promotion after being relegated in 2021.

The Blades are a further eight ahead of Luton Town in third having played a game fewer.