Burnley delivered a commanding performance at Turf Moor on Saturday, 10 January 2026, securing a resounding 5-1 victory over Millwall to comfortably progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Barnes Leads the Charge in Dominant First Half
The Clarets, with manager Scott Parker making eight changes from their midweek Premier League draw with Manchester United, started brightly. Their early pressure told in the 11th minute when Jacob Bruun Larsen set up veteran striker Ashley Barnes to sweep home past Millwall keeper Steven Benda.
Despite a brief spell of Millwall pressure, where Jake Cooper was denied by a superb save from Burnley's Max Weiss, the Championship side capitulated before half-time. Loum Tchaouna fired in from the edge of the area on 35 minutes, and just before the break, a poor clearance from Benda allowed Jaidon Anthony to slide in a third, putting the game firmly in Burnley's control.
Second-Half Rout Seals Emphatic Win
Any hopes of a Millwall comeback were swiftly extinguished in the second period. The visitors' defensive woes continued when Kamarl Grant failed to clear, allowing the 36-year-old Ashley Barnes to net his second of the game and his first brace of the season in the 65th minute.
Burnley, cruising and full of confidence, added a fifth in the 90th minute through substitute Jaydon Banel from close range. A shell-shocked Millwall, who had completely collapsed, managed a mere consolation in stoppage time through Josh Coburn, but it did little to dampen the home side's celebrations.
What This Result Means
This emphatic win provides a welcome distraction for Burnley from their Premier League survival battle, injecting confidence into the squad. For Millwall, the manner of the defeat, characterised by defensive errors and a lack of resilience, will be a major concern for manager and fans alike. Burnley now await their fourth-round draw, having convincingly booked their place in the next stage of the famous competition.
