Burnley 4-0 Sheffield Wednesday: 12th straight league clean sheet for Clarets

Burnley defeated Sheffield Wednesday in a resounding victory at Turf Moor, while also extending their record of keeping their opponents scoreless for 12 consecutive games in the Championship League. This match not only solidified Burnley's advantage on the league table but also demonstrated their formidable defensive capabilities.

In the first half, Burnley's performance was slightly inferior, but Marcus Edwards scored the opening goal for the team with a brilliant individual breakthrough. In the second half, substitute Josh Brownhill extended the lead after just 48 seconds, followed by another goal from Connor Roberts, while Manuel Benson sealed the victory with a stunning long-range shot in the final moments of the match.

Although Sheffield Wednesday performed well in the first half, they were ultimately unable to break Burnley's clean sheet record in the league, which they have maintained since December 21st. This defeat is undoubtedly harsh for Sheffield Wednesday, but it also reflects Burnley's strong defensive resilience.

This season is destined to be a record-breaking one for the Lancashire team, Burnley. Goalkeeper James Trafford completed his 24th clean sheet of the season, tying the Championship's best record held by Wolves' John Ruddy and Queens Park Rangers' Paddy Kenny. With 12 games remaining, he is expected to further extend this record, and the next goal will be to surpass Manchester United's English record of 14 consecutive league clean sheets set in the 2008-09 season.

More importantly, Scott Parker's Burnley is currently only two points behind second-placed Sheffield United, and they are steadily moving towards their goal of returning to the Premier League. Meanwhile, tenth-placed Sheffield Wednesday is four points away from the promotion play-off zone. Burnley manager Scott Parker said: "We started slowly in the first half, lacking some energy, but the goal came at the right time. We were calm, kept another clean sheet, scored four goals, and overall I am very satisfied." Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl said: "Before the first goal, we played well, created chances, and then we started the second half with more good moments, but conceded again, and then it was difficult."