The result ought to have been a lot more comfortable for the Clarets, who created a host of gilt-edged chances following a much more positive display.
But thanks to another rock-solid defensive display, and a ninth straight clean sheet, Helik’s own goal proved enough for Burnley to move above Sheffield United and into second on goal difference, albeit having played a game more.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
5. Maxime Esteve - 8/10
Another game he breezed through as Burnley kept a 22nd clean sheet of the season. Reads the danger so well and mops up with minimal fuss. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Bashir Humphreys - 7/10
Took good care of the ball offensively, supporting Foster well down the left and gave nothing away defensively. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
7. Josh Cullen - 8/10
Helped sustain attacks with his pinpoint passes and played the ball that led to Burnley’s opener/winning goal. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
8. Josh Laurent - 6/10
One of the players that missed a good chance in the first half when he fizzed over the bar at full stretch. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard