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Burnley drops to bottom of Championship after defeat to Bristol City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Burnley drops to bottom of Championship after defeat to Bristol City
Summary

Burnley suffered a 2-1 loss to Bristol City on September 5, 2026, marking another defeat for the club. The match took place at Burnley's home venue and concluded with the visitors taking the points. Manager Nicky Hayen addressed the result with BBC Radio Lancashire shortly after the final whistle. This loss leaves Burnley positioned at the bottom of the Championship table. The club currently faces significant pressure as they search for form early in the season. Hayen remains tasked with evaluating the squad's performance following this result.

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  • •Bristol City defeated Burnley 2-1 on September 5, 2026.
  • •The result leaves Burnley at the bottom of the Championship table.
  • •Manager Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire following the home loss.
  • •The match was played at Burnley's home stadium.
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  • 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Hayen reacts as Burnley lose again to Bristol City
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Burnley manager Nicky Hayen speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire after their late 2-1 home defeat to Bristol City left them bottom of the Championship.

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