Huddersfield vs Burnley: Sean Dyche's side clinch vital win at expense of relegation-threatened hosts
Re-live the action from the relegation clash
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Ashley Barnes' second-half winner clinched Burnley a 2-1 win at 10-man relegation rivals Huddersfield and lifted them out of the bottom three.
Barnes notched his fifth goal of the season after Chris Wood had cancelled out Steve Mounie's first-half opener for Huddersfield, who slumped to a club record eighth straight defeat.
The home side battled bravely despite being a man down for the entire second period following Christopher Schindler's dismissal for two yellow-card offences just before the break.
Burnley also ended with 10 men after substitute Robbie Brady's straight red card for a cynical challenge on Isaac Mbenza in the closing stages. Re-live the action below:
What time does it start?
Huddersfield vs Burnley kicks off at 7:45pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK. Match of the Day will be showing highlights on BBC One at 22:45.
Independent Sport will be keeping you up to date with the goals as they fly in via our live blog.
Player to watch
Johann Gudmundsson: The Icelandic midfielder has been a bright spark for Dyche at times this season with two goals and four assists. His ability at set pieces and his strong crossing makes him a real threat and if Burnley can keep him involved, he’ll create chances.
Form guide
Huddersfield: LLLLLL
Burnley: WLLLWL
Odds
Huddersfield to win: 59/50
Burnley to win: 29/10
Draw: 41/20
Prediction
Huddersfield 2-2 Burnley: I think we could be looking at plenty of goals in this one, with two teams fighting to win what would be a vital three points, especially for Huddersfield. Wagner will know that a loss puts them in serious danger so I feel they’ll come out fighting but in the end only grab a draw
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