Ashley Barnes struck a 52nd-minute equaliser as Burnley frustrated Fulham’s hopes of back-to-back Premier League wins in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Wednesday.

Fulham are 18th in the table on 19 points, six behind Newcastle United who occupy the final place above the relegation zone. Burnley moved up to 15th place, eight points above Fulham.

Scott Parker’s team had grabbed the lead in fortunate fashion when Ademola Lookman’s corner struck the chest of Ola Aina and Burnley substitute Robbie Brady missed the ball on the line.

Within three minutes, however, Burnley had drawn level when Jay Rodriguez broke down the right flank and slipped a perfect pass to Barnes who, despite a poor first touch, converted the chance.

Aina did not know much about it as Joachim Anderson’s speculative flick from an Ademola Lookman corner bounced up and struck his team-mate on the chest.

Burnley substitute Robbie Brady should have done better as the ball flew past a startled Nick Pope towards the far corner.

But Brady’s attempted goal-line clearance flew off the side off his boot, and into the roof of the net.

That was Fulham’s first attempt at goal, and their lead lasted just three minutes – which was not too surprising given their miserable here.

That is their worst run of away results against any opponents. So despite striking first, they should probably see this as a point gained rather than a couple given away.

The fire and attacking drive that brought them a shock win at Everton at the weekend was missing this time, which makes the draw look even more acceptable.

Burnley were also coming off a confidence-boosting away win, having put Crystal Palace to the sword.