Having won promotion from the Championship in 2024-25, Burnley have struggled in the Premier League with only three wins in 21 games, the most recent of those coming on 26 October with a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Wolves. When the draw was made, this looked like being a tough FA Cup third-round tie for the Clarets as they are only six places higher in football's pyramid than a Millwall side that are fifth in the Championship and pushing for promotion. Burnley boss Scott Parker made eight changes while Lions manager Alex Neil made seven, although it was one of the Clarets most experienced players that put them ahead.
Having won promotion from the Championship in 2024-25, Burnley have struggled in the Premier League with only three wins in 21 games, the most recent of those coming on 26 October with a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Wolves.
When the draw was made, this looked like being a tough FA Cup third-round tie for the Clarets as they are only six places higher in football's pyramid than a Millwall side that are fifth in the Championship and pushing for promotion.
Burnley boss Scott Parker made eight changes while Lions manager Alex Neil made seven, although it was one of the Clarets most experienced players that put them ahead.
Ashley Barnes, 36, was making his first start of the season after four substitute appearances and provided a clinical finish with his first chance after fine work from the impressive pair of Jaidon Anthony and Jacob Bruun Larsen.
Parker will have been pleased with the performance of back-up goalkeeper Max Weiss, with the 21-year-old German goalkeeper, in only his third match for the club, making three saves to thwart a potential Millwall fightback.
Weiss denied Aidomo Emakhu and kept out two Liam Cooper headers before French midfielder Tchaouna doubled Burnley's lead with his second goal following his £13m move from Lazio last summer.
Goals from Anthony and a second for Barnes took Burnley four goals clear, before Banel scored at the second attempt as the Clarets hit five in front of a disappointing attendance of only 6,856.
A late consolation from Coburn denied Burnley a rare clean sheet, although the game provided some welcome relief for the Clarets in a tough campaign that has them 19th in the Premier League and eight points from safety.
Parker will be hoping his side can build on this and start to replicate this form in the league.
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