Will Keane won the battle of the twins to set Preston on course for a spirited 2-0 win at the expense of brother Michael's Burnley. Preston's decision to field a back five looked a shrewd one early on, as the hosts dominated and the back line were tested from the flanks by George Boyd and Ben Mee. The visitors forced their way back in with a series of challenges befitting the derby occasion, a...Full Story »

Sam Vokes could come back into the fold for Burnley's derby with Preston at Turf Moor. The Wales international has missed the last two games with a groin injury he suffered against Wolves prior to the international break but Clarets boss Sean Dyche believes he has a "very good chance" of returning to the squad. Dean Marney (knee) is likely to start on the bench again as he builds up his fitnes...Full Story »

Sam Vokes' 80th-minute strike got Burnley back to winning ways in the Sky Bet Championship as they ensured Rotherham began life after Steve Evans with a 2-1 defeat. The Millers, managerless following Evans' surprise exit on Monday, looked to have earned a deserved draw when Grant Ward's stunning 25-yard strike cancelled out Andre Gray's opener for the Clarets. But Vokes pounced with 10 minutes...Full Story »

Mirco Antenucci came off the Leeds bench to break the stalemate before Burnley's Sam Vokes denied the home side a season-opening win at Elland Road. Italian striker Antenucci struck in the 83rd minute but Leeds had to settle for a 1-1 draw in the Sky Bet Championship tussle after Vokes soon levelled. The opener from Leeds' top scorer last season was worth the wait as Antenucci struck a superb ...Full Story »

Sam Vokes put nine months of injury hell behind him with the equaliser as Burnley held Tottenham to a 1-1 draw in the third round of the FA Cup at Turf Moor. Vokes' last goal came in a 2-0 Championship win over Doncaster on March 25, four days before he ruptured his cruciate ligament. Making only his second substitute appearance since, the striker produced a confident finish in the 73rd minute...Full Story »