Burnley and Middlesbrough Draw in Weather-Disrupted Championship Clash

Connor Roberts' stunning equalizer salvages a point for Burnley, but severe conditions influence the game at Turf Moor.

Burnley and Middlesbrough played to a 1-1 draw, with Connor Roberts scoring a 25-yard equalizer after Anfernee Dijksteel's early opener.
Severe weather, including strong winds and rain from the precursor to Storm Darragh, significantly impacted the match's play and ball movement.
Middlesbrough's goal came from a defensive lapse by Burnley, ending the home side's run of five consecutive clean sheets and over 500 minutes without conceding.
Burnley missed the chance to overtake Sheffield United at the top of the Championship, remaining one point behind in second place.
Both managers acknowledged the challenging conditions but praised their teams' performances, with Burnley dominating possession and Middlesbrough posing a potent counterattacking threat.