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Burnley thrash Watford to end 241-day away wait for win

Burnley’s first win of the season, and their first away from home since February, sent Watford fans into open revolt as the Clarets cruised home 4-0 at Vicarage Road.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:47 PM
Burnley thrash Watford to end 241-day away wait for win
Key Things to Know
  • Burnley beat Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road to claim their first away victory in 241 days.
  • Jacob Bruun Larsen, Zeki Amdouni, and Reo Hatate scored in a 12-minute first-half blitz.
  • Substitute Marcus Edwards volleyed home Burnley's fourth goal late in the second half.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Burnley secured their first victory of the season and ended a 241-day wait for an away win by defeating Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road. The Clarets dominated early, scoring three goals in a 12-minute span during the first half. Jacob Bruun Larsen opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed quickly by a rebound from Zeki Amdouni and a 15-yard strike from Reo Hatate.

Substitute Marcus Edwards capped the victory with a late volley in the 87th minute. The result gave Burnley manager Nicky Hayen his first three points to lift the club off the bottom of the Championship table. Meanwhile, Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi suffered a fifth defeat in six games, provoking protests against the club's board and owner Gino Pozzo from frustrated home supporters.

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