Premier League Regular Season - 32
Burnley 0 - 2 FT Brighton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' J. Anthony
30' M. Esteve
M. Wieffer (P. Gross) 43'
HT
J. P. van Hecke 48'
50' B. Humphreys
60' Florentino
67' ↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑J. Bruun Larsen
↓ D. Welbeck ↑G. Rutter 75'
↓ J. Hinshelwood ↑C. Baleba 75'
75' ↓ M. Edwards ↑M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
↓ Y. Minteh ↑K. Mitoma 80'
82' ↓ Florentino ↑A. Broja
82' ↓ Q. Hartman ↑Lucas Pires
82' ↓ B. Humphreys ↑K. Walker
↓ D. Gomez ↑J. Veltman 88'
M. Wieffer (Y. Ayari) 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dubravka 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Bashir Humphreys 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Hjalmar Ekdal 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quilindschy Hartman
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
James Ward-Prowse
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Marcus Edwards
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Zian Flemming
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Max Weiss 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyle Walker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armando Broja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike Trésor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Bart Verbruggen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Wieffer 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
Jan Paul van Hecke 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Olivier Boscagli 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Ferdi Kadıoğlu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yasin Ayari 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Pascal Gross
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Diego Gómez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jack Hinshelwood
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yankuba Minteh
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Jason Steele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Júlio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim De Cuyper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Veltman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Solly March
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaoru Mitoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georginio Rutter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Kostoulas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2026 | Brighton | 2 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Amex Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 12/09/2023 | Brighton | 1 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 02/19/2022 | Brighton | 0 - 3 | Burnley | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 08/14/2021 | Burnley | 1 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 02/06/2021 | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
Burnley Win
Brighton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +38
P: 31 GD: +35
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +2
P: 32 GD: +6
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: -2
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -17
P: 32 GD: -11
P: 32 GD: -30
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wieffer's Brace Sinks Burnley at Turf Moor as Relegation Looms
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Burnley's survival hopes suffered a devastating blow as VAR heartbreak and a Mats Wieffer masterclass left them stranded at the bottom of the table.
False Dawn at Turf Moor
Turf Moor started with desperation, knowing their Premier League survival was on the line. The early Intensity was palpable, with Burnley throwing men forward to force the issue. They thought they had the dream start when J. Anthony found the back of the net in the seventh minute, only for VAR to cruelly rule it out for offside. The Clarets pushed hard, leaning heavily on set-piece pressure and racking up eight corners, but Brighton weathered the storm. Just before the break, the Seagulls struck against the run of play. P. Gross carved open the defense with precision, allowing M. Wieffer to slot home in the 43rd minute and silence the raucous home crowd.
The Turning Point
The second half began with maximum Stakes for the hosts. In the 50th minute, the stadium erupted again as B. Humphreys seemingly equalised, but the offside flag and VAR intervened once more, plunging Turf Moor into a frustrated silence. This twin heartbreak proved to be the ultimate turning point, shattering the fragile Balance of the match. Despite an outstanding shift from defender Hjalmar Ekdal, the home side's spirit visibly waned. Brighton edged possession with 51% and started exploiting the vast spaces left behind. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had to produce heroics, registering three crucial saves to keep his team in the contest as the visitors racked up an impressive 1.91 expected goals.
A Ruthless Finish
The final blow arrived just as Burnley threw caution to the wind in search of a miracle. In the 89th minute, a swift Seagulls counter-attack saw Y. Ayari intelligently tee up Wieffer, who completed his hero brace to seal a clinical 2-0 away victory. This result brutally defines the relegation battle; stranded in 19th place and a massive 12 points from safety with only seven games remaining, the Clarets are staring directly at the Championship. Brighton, meanwhile, consolidate their mid-table comfort in ninth, demonstrating exactly the kind of ruthless efficiency required to thrive in the top flight.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Burnley had two crucial goals disallowed for offside in the 7th and 50th minutes, crushing their momentum and shifting the psychological advantage to Brighton.
What made Mats Wieffer the Man of the Match?
The Brighton midfielder was completely ruthless, scoring a crucial brace with clinical finishes in the 43rd and 89th minutes to win the game.
What does this mean for Burnley's season?
Sitting 19th and 12 points from safety with just seven games left, their Premier League survival hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Instincts Tested at Turf Moor
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Burnley’s desperate fight against the drop collides with Brighton’s ruthless recent run, making this an unmissable clash for fans of high-stakes drama.
The Setup
Brighton roll into Turf Moor with a lethal Form rating, boasting four wins in their last five. Meanwhile, Burnley sit 19th with just 20 points. Their home record is dreadful—managing just two wins in 15 attempts. The Stakes are massive for the hosts. With time running out, every single point is a lifeline in their relegation battle. Brighton are comfortable in 10th but show no signs of easing up. The visitors have Bart Verbruggen in fine touch between the sticks, making a home upset even harder to envision.
Key Battle
Zian Flemming vs Danny Welbeck. Burnley need their attacking talisman to step up. Flemming has chipped in with three goals recently, proving he can deliver. But Welbeck is the man in form for the visitors. The Brighton veteran is punishing defenses right now. If Burnley cannot contain Welbeck's movement, their survival hopes will take another massive hit.
Our Prediction
We expect Brighton to dictate the tempo. Burnley will sit deep, hoping to spring a counter, but their frail defense will eventually crack under sustained pressure. The away side takes this comfortably, leaving the home crowd staring down the barrel of relegation. Expect a 2-0 Brighton victory.