Wild celebrations erupted from a corner of the South Stand as referee Kevin Friend blew his final whistle in Falmer.
And the Clarets, with boss Sean Dyche in tow, wasted no time in joining them to mark a vital three points.
Both Wout Weghorst and Josh Brownhill scored their first Premier League goals for the Clarets to give the visitors the advantage at the interval.
Aaron Lennon rounded things off with a stunning strike late on to secure secure the club’s first win on the road in nine months.
The victory — Burnley‘ s first in 12 games — lifted Sean Dyche’s side off the foot of the table at the expense of Norwich City.
Both Wout Weghorst and Josh Brownhill scored their first Premier League goals for the Clarets to give the visitors the advantage at the interval.
5. Palace eye Johnson
Crystal Palace have reportedly joined Leeds United and Brentford in the race to sign Wales youngster Brennan Johnson. (The Sun) (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Arsenal are pressing ahead with attempts to sign Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz this summer, with Mikel Arteta believing he is ideal for the Gunners. Newcastle have also been linked. (Mirror) (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Newcastle United are ready to rival West Ham United for AFCON Golden Boot winner Vincent Aboubakar, who is keen to join an English club. (Kick 442) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
Aston Villa have been told by Kevin Phillips that the signingof Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma would be a ‘massive boost’ to the club in summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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