Verdict on Burnley's 1-0 derby win against Blackburn Rovers

Burnley FC writer Matt Scrafton gives his verdict on the 1-0 derby win over East Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers on January 4, 2025.

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00:00Just making my way out of Ewood Park where Burnley have claimed the Derby Spores again.

00:065th win on the trot here at Ewood, a long unbeaten run, now still standing since 2010.

00:12With a 1-0 victory, that's Dezean Fleming's header from another Bashir Humphreys cross.

00:18As expected, it wasn't the prettiest game. It was tight, it was cagey.

00:23The first half especially was nothing to talk about at all.

00:26No real surprise to managers that are used to creating well-organised, well-structured teams.

00:33It did have a feel that both managers would settle for a draw.

00:38But thankfully, Burnley got that one moment of quality, edged their noses in front.

00:44And after that, as we've seen quite a few times now, they managed the game superbly.

00:48Blackburn had all the ball, a lot of pressure. It was uncomfortable at times, it wasn't pretty to watch.

00:53But you never truly felt that Blackburn were going to score.

00:57So Burnley go on again, I think they're now 13 unbeaten.

01:02Another game without a goal conceded, which is just staggering at this point.

01:05Still only nine goals conceded all season.

01:08But yeah, great day for the Spores, great celebrations at the end.

01:11And yeah, as I said, Burnley's dominance in the Derby continues.