Burnley's Premier League promotion party turns ugly as fans clash with Sheffield United players as they boarded their coach home after 2-1 defeat

Burnley's Premier League promotion party turned ugly, with Clarets fans confronting Sheffield United players as they boarded the team coach after the game.

After beating Sheffield United 2-1, Burnley's place in the Premier League next season was confirmed.

Sheffield United, meanwhile, will have to go through the play-offs as they look to return to the top flight.

Footage showed Burnley fans confronting Sheffield United players, with a security guard stepping in to intervene.

Some of the Sheffield United players responded after the incident.

Meanwhile, some of the fans in attendance criticised the actions of their fellow supporters.

That wasn't the only altercation that occurred; on the pitch after the game, Sheffield United's Hamza Choudhury clashed with Burnley's CJ Egan-Riley.

Burnley fans ran onto the pitch after the club's return to the top flight was confirmed, but some appeared to clash with United players.

Josh Brownhill put Burnley in the lead in the 28th minute before Thomas Cannon equalised for the visitors.

Brownhill restored Burnley's advantage from the penalty spot just before half time, with Scott Parker's side holding on to secure victory.

Leeds were also promoted to the Premier League following a 6-0 win at home to Stoke.

Leeds and Burnley both have 94 points with two games remaining, but Daniel Farke's side has a considerably better goal difference.

Burnley will be determined to fare considerably better in the Premier League next season than they did in the 2023-24 campaign, when they were relegated after finishing in 19th place.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said of the pitch invasion after the game: 'We were told by the referee before that we would get stewards surrounding us, but I think they went on the missing list.

'It was quite scary out there in the end, people coming and doing bits and pieces.

'I understand, emotions are running high, but I don't think we got protected by the football club and stewards one bit. The referee notices that as well.'