Connor Roberts' 25-yard strike earned Burnley a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough on Friday, keeping them within a point of Championship leaders Sheffield United. Roberts' equalizer came in the 37th minute, catching goalkeeper Seny Dieng off guard with a looping shot, after Middlesbrough had taken an early lead through Anfernee Dijksteel. The defender scored his first Championship goal in the 13th minute, finishing off a well-worked move by poking the ball past James Trafford.

Burnley, who had gone five matches without conceding, saw their defensive streak end after 501 minutes. However, Roberts’ goal—his first for Burnley since April 2023—rescued a point in challenging conditions at Turf Moor, with high winds from Storm Darragh disrupting play. The result leaves Middlesbrough in fifth place, while Burnley remain firmly in the title race. Sheffield United, with a game in hand, will have the opportunity to increase their lead at the top when they visit West Brom on Sunday.