Jaidon Anthony outstanding, Josh Cullen rubbish – Burnley player ratings vs Millwall
Burnley ended their season in style with a 3-1 win over Millwall at Turf Moor to deny their opponents a place in the Championship play-offs, but missed out on the title.
Although they had already guaranteed automatic promotion back to the Premier League, the Clarets went into this game knowing they had to better Leeds United‘s result to win the Championship.
It was Millwall who went ahead through Mihailo Ivanovic after just 11 minutes, only for Josh Brownhill to equalise for the hosts moments later.
That ensured the sides went in level at 1-1 at half time, before Jaidon Anthony put Scott Parker’s side 2-1 up 20 minutes after the break.
A brilliant stoppage time free kick from Brownhill then rounded at a 3-1 victory, although Leeds’ win at Plymouth meant the Clarets missed out on the title on goal difference.
| Burnley last five games | Result |
| Norwich (H) | Won 2-1 |
| Watford (A) | Won 2-1 |
| Sheffield United (H) | Won 2-1 |
| QPR (A) | Won 5-0 |
| Millwall (H) | Won 3-1 |
Here is how Football Insider rated the performances of the Burnley squad during that clash with Millwall at Turf Moor.
James Trafford – 7
Newcastle and Chelsea transfer target Trafford only really had two saves to make here, but made it really well. Otherwise wasn’t a lot for him to do.
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Connor Roberts – 5
A relatively quiet performance on the right-hand side of the defence for the Clarets from the Welsh international.
CJ Egan-Riley – 6
Egan-Riley has been the subject of speculation after his good Burnley form, and produced a solid defensive showing here.
Maxime Esteve – 7
Crystal Palace and Everton are being linked with Esteve who helped his side stand firm as Millwall piled on some late pressure.
Lucas Pires – 6
Got forward on a number of occasions but was often found wanting when it came to producing an end product.
Marcus Edwards (off for Sarmiento, ’79) – 6
Some bright moments early on but his influence waned and he struggled to pose a major threat in the end.
Josh Brownhill spectacular
Josh Brownhill – 9
Brownhill has been touted for a move to Celtic and showed his quality here with a two really well taken goals in a lively performance, not least with a brilliant free kick in stoppage time.
Hannibal Mejbri (off for Laurent, ’84) – 8
A superb all action performance from the midfielder who really helped to push his side forward in the second half especially.
Josh Cullen – 4
Very poor. An underwhelming performance in midfield, he struggled to really get involved in the game at all.
Jaidon Anthony – 9 – Player of the Match
Stunning late in a really good showing. Got himself in plenty of dangerous areas and eventually produced a brilliant finish to win the game for Burnley.
Ashley Barnes (off for Foster, ’79) – 7
A good centre forward’s from the veteran who put himself about and caused plenty of problems for the Millwall defence.
Substitutes
Lyle Foster (on for Barnes, ’79) – 6
Couldn’t get himself as involved Barnes had when he was on the pitch.
Jeremy Sarmiento (on for Edwards, ’79) – 5
A quiet late outing for the attacker.
Josh Laurent (on for Mejbri, ’84) – 5
Off the bench for the last few minutes.