Monday, May 25, 2009

Clarets End 33-Year Wait

At London:

Wade Elliot scored the game's only goal at 13 minutes as Burnley defeated Sheffield United 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Monday to win the League Championship promotion final and gain promotion to the top flight of English soccer for the first time since 1976. The Clarets next season will play their first season in the Premiership.

Burnley joins Wolverhampton and Birmingham City in winning promotion to the Premier League.

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