Jamie Vardy’s return to English football was highlighted by a goal, but it was not enough to halt Wolverhampton Wanderers’ comeback, as the match at Turf Moor finished 2‑1 in favour of Wolves. The defeat extended Burnley’s home league winless streak to 21 games, the longest such run across England’s top four divisions.
Burnley opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Vardy, who had not played in English football since May 2025, finished a quick counter‑attack. The 39‑year‑old’s first goal of the season came from a second‑time shot that beat the keeper. Wolves, however, turned the game around in the 39th minute when a defensive lapse allowed Fer López to slot home a rebound from a corner. The goal was the first of the season for the Spanish striker and gave the hosts a 1‑1 draw.
With the score level, Wolves gained the advantage again in the 72nd minute. Tawanda Chirewa, who had just made his senior debut, struck from close range after a defensive error by Burnley’s Igor. The goal put Wolves ahead for the first time in the match and proved decisive, as Burnley failed to mount a serious challenge in the final 18 minutes. The defeat was Burnley’s fifth league loss of the campaign and left them with a record of 11 defeats and 10 draws at home since the end of the Premier League season in October 2025.
Burnley’s manager, Nicky Hayen, admitted that individual mistakes had cost the team. He praised the first‑half organisation but said conceding two goals through errors made it difficult to win. “It’s a difficult defeat,” he told Sky Sports. “We can’t talk about the past, but we have to change the mindset.”
Wolves’ coach, Cesar Peixoto, highlighted the importance of mentality. He said the team had struggled early but then managed the game well and created many chances. “It was a victory for the whole group,” he said. “It’s only three points, but it matters.”
The result keeps Wolves in sixth place, while Burnley’s home form continues to be a concern as they look to break the long winless streak at Turf Moor.