Wolves’ late‑game hero Tawanda Chirewa secured a 2‑1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, extending the Clarets’ long home winless streak to 21 league matches. Chirewa, who came on for Sean Neave in the 72nd minute, capitalised on a heavy touch from Mateus Mané that sent 23‑year‑old Igor Julio into the box. The Zimbabwe international’s angled shot slipped past goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert, giving Wolves the lead just before the hour mark.
Burnley had taken the lead early, with Jamie Vardy scoring in the 20th minute. The hosts were then levelised by Fer López, who struck a free‑kick in the first half. Wolves’ defence held on for the remainder of the game, despite a late chance from Tommy Doyle that could have added to the scoreline. The win was crucial for the visitors, who had lost their previous two matches and were battling an injury crisis that now includes Raúl Jiménez and Adam Armstrong.
The result is a significant blow to Burnley, whose last home league victory came against Leeds in October 2023. Their current streak of 21 games without a win at Turf Moor will stretch over a year, placing them behind Sheffield Wednesday’s record of 23 games without a win at Hillsborough last season. Burnley will look to halt the run in their next home fixture against Portsmouth, with a trip to Blackburn scheduled for 22 November.
Wolves’ victory was built on a solid defensive performance and a decisive goal from Chirewa. Despite an early advantage, the home side failed to convert their first‑half dominance into further goals. The match ended with boos from the Turf Moor crowd, reflecting the frustration of Burnley supporters at yet another missed opportunity to break their prolonged home drought.