Sam Vokes celebrates Sure, a memorable second half fight-back, even when they were down to nine men for the final minutes, was a stirring spectacle in the Stamford Bridge sunshine. And, sure, there was rare promise to behold in the dynamic performance of £60million striker Alvaro Morata when he came on as a substitute. But, let’s get real, too. Chelsea were a team of chaos for much...Full Story »

Sam Vokes' second-half brace denied West Brom a first away victory of 2017 and earned Burnley a 2-2 draw that edged them closer to confirming their Premier League survival. After a forgettable first half, Vokes' 56th-minute opener ignited proceedings at Turf Moor, with the Baggies scoring twice in 12 minutes through Salomon Rondon and Craig Dawson having previously gone nearly nine hours withou...Full Story »

Burnley burst Liverpool's early-season bubble with a 2-0 victory which proved you do not have to have much of the ball to be effective. The Clarets converted two of their three shots on target, with Sam Vokes grabbing his first Premier League goal inside two minutes and Andre Gray doubling the lead before half-time. There was no rousing comeback from Liverpool like the one they produced last w...Full Story »

Burnley were crowned Sky Bet Championship champions with a thumping 3-0 win over already-relegated Charlton at The Valley. Each goal was greeted with a chant of 'Champeones' from the visiting fans in the Jimmy Steed Stand, and a chorus of 'We want Roland out' by the home supporters. The Clarets' celebrations during the match were marred by protests from Charlton fans, with the game being const...Full Story »

Sam Vokes sealed Burnley's return to the Barclays Premier League at the first attempt with a brilliant headed winner against QPR kicking off a promotion party at Turf Moor. Sean Dyche's side came into the match knowing victory would guarantee them a top-two finish in the Sky Bet Championship and the Wales international delivered a 1-0 victory in the 61st minute, rising highest to convert David ...Full Story »

Burnley have doubts over Sam Vokes and Joey Barton for the visit of Middlesbrough in a crucial clash at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table. The Clarets, who are two points adrift of Boro with four contests remaining, were without striker Vokes (groin) against Birmingham at the weekend while midfielder Barton (calf) was withdrawn at half-time. Lukas Jutkiewicz (knee) is nearing a return ...Full Story »

Sam Vokes scored his sixth goal in seven games as Burnley claimed a sixth straight Sky Bet Championship victory with a 3-1 win at Huddersfield. The Clarets stretched their unbeaten run to 14 matches and march on at the top of the table. Vokes' return to goalscoring form has mirrored Burnley's transformation into title favourites. Unbeaten since the trip to Hull on Boxing Day, Burnley had the ...Full Story »

Sam Vokes' 10th goal of the season kept Burnley in the Sky Bet Championship's top two courtesy of a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor. The Wales international was on target on Saturday when the Clarets took advantage of Hull and Middlesbrough having a weekend away from league action to climb into the automatic promotion spots and, with both the Tigers and Boro recording victories on T...Full Story »

Burnley took advantage of their promotion rivals' inactivity in the Sky Bet Championship by moving into the top two with a 2-0 win over strugglers Rotherham. With Hull and Middlesbrough not playing due to the FA Cup, Sam Vokes' first-half penalty and Scott Arfield's late goal sent the Clarets into second position. It was by no means an imperious display from Sean Dyche's men, but they still co...Full Story »

Burnley moved to within a point of Hull at the top of the Sky Bet Championship after Sam Vokes' third goal in four games saw the Clarets win 1-0 at a rain-swept Turf Moor. Despite the entertaining game, it remained goalless until the 77th minute when Vokes scored a predatory winner to extend Burnley's unbeaten run to seven games. And with Middlesbrough also drawing at home to Blackburn, Sean D...Full Story »