Chirewa scores 21 seconds off the bench as Wolves beat Burnley 2-1, spoiling Jamie Vardy's goal at Turf Moor

Wolves came from behind to win 2-1 at Burnley in the Championship on Friday night, 16 October, as substitute Tawanda Chirewa scored 21 seconds after coming on. Jamie Vardy had given Burnley the lead with his first goal in English football since May 2025, but Fer Lopez equalised before the break and Chirewa's late strike extended Burnley's winless run at Turf Moor to 21 league matches. The match kicked off at 8pm UK time, 3am on Saturday in Malaysia.

Vardy strikes first

Burnley made the brighter start, and in the 20th minute Vardy, now 39, finished to put the Clarets ahead. It was his first goal for Burnley and his first in England since he scored his 200th and final goal for Leicester City in May 2025.

The lead lasted until the 39th minute. Kyle Walker lost possession, Sean Neave picked out Fer Lopez, and the Wolves forward levelled to send the teams in at 1-1.

Chirewa's instant impact

Wolves had more of the ball and the better chances after the restart, finishing with 20 shots to Burnley's 15. The winner came in the 72nd minute, moments after Chirewa had been sent on. Mateus Mane set him up, and the substitute scored 21 seconds into his appearance, his first senior goal at club level.

Burnley pushed for a second equaliser but could not find one. Wolves had expected goals of 1.82 to Burnley's 1.0, according to beIN Sports.

Burnley's home problem

The defeat leaves Burnley with an unwanted record. They have not won a home league game since beating Leeds 2-0 on 18 October 2025, a run of 21 matches with 10 draws and 11 defeats. Sky Sports noted it is now the longest run without a home league win among clubs in England's top four tiers.

Friday's loss was Burnley's fifth league defeat of the season, and they have won only once in the league, leaving Nicky Hayen's side near the bottom of the Championship. Hayen pointed to individual mistakes, saying conceding goals "by individual mistakes" made it difficult to win matches.

Wolves move into the play-off places

For Wolves, it was a first win in three league games and lifted them to sixth, a play-off place, at least until the rest of the weekend's fixtures are played. It also ended a long wait at Turf Moor: Wolves had gone eight league visits to Burnley without a win, and their previous victory there came in the 2009-10 season.

Cesar Peixoto's side made six changes for the trip, and the strength of their bench proved decisive.

Key takeaways

• Wolves beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor in the Championship on Friday, 16 October.
• Jamie Vardy, 39, scored his first Burnley goal and his first in England since May 2025.
• Fer Lopez equalised in the 39th minute and Tawanda Chirewa scored the winner 21 seconds after coming on.
• Burnley have now gone 21 home league games without a win.
• Wolves climbed to sixth with their first win in three league matches.

FAQ

What was the score in Burnley v Wolves? Wolves won 2-1. Jamie Vardy scored for Burnley; Fer Lopez and Tawanda Chirewa scored for Wolves.

When did Burnley last win a home league game? On 18 October 2025, when they beat Leeds 2-0. They have gone 21 home league games without a win since.

What time was Burnley v Wolves in Malaysia? It kicked off at 8pm UK time on Friday, 16 October, which was 3am on Saturday, 17 October, in Malaysia.

Sources: Sky Sports, beIN Sports, Goal.com, Shropshire Star, Wolves official website