Wolverhampton Wanderers fight back to beat Burnley despite Jamie Vardy goal

Wolverhampton Wanderers came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 in the Championship, with the victory moving them up to sixth after the 11th round of fixtures.

Jamie Vardy put Burnley in front in the 20th minute, finishing with his left foot after receiving a pass from Jacob Bruun.

Wolverhampton Wanderers responded before half-time. Fer Lopez levelled in the 39th minute after a defensive mistake allowed Son Nief to play him in, and Lopez made no mistake in finding the net.

A second error at the back proved costly for Burnley after the break. Tawanda Chirewa took advantage to score Wolverhampton Wanderers’ winning goal and complete the turnaround.

The result lifts Wolverhampton Wanderers to 17 points in sixth place, leaving them close to the leading positions that qualify for the English Premier League.

Burnley remain on eight points and are 21st in the Championship.