Burnley's Premier League promotion party turned ugly, with Clarets fans confronting Sheffield United players as they boarded the team coach after the game.<br /><br />After beating Sheffield United 2-1, Burnley's place in the Premier League next season was confirmed.<br /><br />Sheffield United, meanwhile, will have to go through the play-offs as they look to return to the top flight.<br /><br />Footage showed Burnley fans confronting Sheffield United players, with a security guard stepping in to intervene. <br /><br />Some of the Sheffield United players responded after the incident.<br /><br />Meanwhile, some of the fans in attendance criticised the actions of their fellow supporters. <br /><br />That wasn't the only altercation that occurred; on the pitch after the game, Sheffield United's Hamza Choudhury clashed with Burnley's CJ Egan-Riley.<br /><br />Burnley fans ran onto the pitch after the club's return to the top flight was confirmed, but some appeared to clash with United players.<br /><br />Josh Brownhill put Burnley in the lead in the 28th minute before Thomas Cannon equalised for the visitors.<br /><br />Brownhill restored Burnley's advantage from the penalty spot just before half time, with Scott Parker's side holding on to secure victory.<br /><br />Leeds were also promoted to the Premier League following a 6-0 win at home to Stoke.<br /><br />Leeds and Burnley both have 94 points with two games remaining, but Daniel Farke's side has a considerably better goal difference. <br /><br />Burnley will be determined to fare considerably better in the Premier League next season than they did in the 2023-24 campaign, when they were relegated after finishing in 19th place.<br /><br />Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said of the pitch invasion after the game: 'We were told by the referee before that we would get stewards surrounding us, but I think they went on the missing list. <br /><br />'It was quite scary out there in the end, people coming and doing bits and pieces.<br /><br />'I understand, emotions are running high, but I don't think we got protected by the football club and stewards one bit. The referee notices that as well.'
