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Burnley defender Matthew Lowton hit in the face by BOTTLE thrown from the stands as he celebrated Maxwel Cornet's goal against Leeds at Elland Road

Burnley defender Matthew Lowton needed treatment after being struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the crowd during their defeat at Leeds United.

Lowton was celebrating Maxwel Cornet's equaliser at Elland Road with his team-mates close to the touchline when he was hit by the missile.

Pictures showed the Coca-Cola bottle was at least half-full of liquid with Lowton reporting the incident to referee Kevin Friend before receiving medical attention from the Burnley physio.

Burnley defender Matthew Lowton (left) was struck in the face by a bottle thrown from the stands at Elland Road as they celebrated their goal against Leeds United
Lowton needed treatment after being hit by the missile during Burnley's 3-1 defeat on Sunday
Pictures showed the bottle of Coca-Cola was at least half full and had the lid screwed on

The right-back was able to continue playing afterwards with Leeds going on to win the match 3-1.