Burnley 1 – 2 Wolves

October 17, 2026:

Burnley’s run without a home league win will continue beyond the one-year mark after the Clarets were beaten 2-1 by Wolves at Turf Moor.

On October 18, it will be 12 months to the day since they beat Leeds 2-0 in the Premier League.

Since then, they have lost 11 games and drawn the other 10. It is the longest run without a home win across England’s top four tiers.

Jamie Vardy’s first English football goal since returning last month put Nicky Hayen’s side ahead, but defensive errors allowed Fer Lopez and Tawanda Chirewa to turn the game around, securing Wolves’ first win in three and lifting them to sixth.

In an interview with Sky Sports earlier this week, Vardy had been asked if this was his final season as a professional. “We’ll have to wait until the summer and let my legs tell my head what they think!” he said.

On Friday night, Vardy proved his legs still have plenty left in them.

The 39-year-old found the net with his second shot of the game, scoring his first goal in English football since May 18, 2025, when he netted his 200th and final goal for Leicester.

But his strike was not enough to send Burnley into half-time ahead. Kyle Walker gifted possession away just outside his own penalty area, and Wolves were quick to punish the costly error.

Sean Neave took over, squaring the ball for Lopez to fire home via the inside of the left-hand post.

Burnley lost their grip on the game after the break and fell behind with 18 minutes remaining. Igor’s dreadful touch gifted Chirewa the opportunity to strike, and although his effort was met by Gregoire Coudert’s gloves, the ball looped over the goalkeeper and under the crossbar.

Burnley offered little in response and were met with a chorus of boos at the final whistle, as their fifth league defeat of the season was confirmed.

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