Premier League Regular Season - 18
Burnley 0 - 0 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
53' ↓ J. Cullen ↑Florentino
68' S. Parker
↓ C. Alcaraz ↑M. Rohl 69'
↓ Beto ↑T. Barry 70'
73' ↓ J. Bruun Larsen ↑J. Anthony
T. Iroegbunam 80'
88' ↓ M. Edwards ↑M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
88' ↓ A. Broja ↑Z. Flemming
↓ T. Dibling ↑N. Patterson 88'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka 
OCTOPUS
5
saves
5
saves
0
conceded
100%
save %
Defenders
Josh Laurent 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
7
tackles
65%
duel win %
Hjalmar Ekdal
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
62%
duel win %
Bashir Humphreys
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
62%
duel win %
Midfielders
Kyle Walker 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
97
total mins
Started
entry
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
97
total mins
Started
entry
Josh Cullen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
53
total mins
53
entry
Lucas Pires 
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Forwards
Marcus Edwards 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
30%
pass acc
Armando Broja 
NPC
88
minutes
88
minutes
10%
pass acc
6.2
rating
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
73
total mins
73
entry
BENCH
Max Weiss 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Quilindschy Hartman
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Oliver Sonne
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Florentino Luís 
STORMTROOPER
2
shots
2
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Zian Flemming
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Jaidon Anthony 
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
4
Duels Won
0
pens won
Mike Trésor
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
9
total mins
Started
entry
Ashley Barnes
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
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
97
minutes
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
2
tackles
86%
duel win %
James Tarkowski
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
2
interceptions
1
blocks
Michael Keane
SWEEPER
5
cleanups
5
cleanups
3
interceptions
2
blocks
Vitaliy Mykolenko
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
33%
pass acc
Midfielders
Tim Iroegbunam
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
James Garner
SWEEPER
2
cleanups
2
cleanups
1
interceptions
1
blocks
Tyler Dibling
NPC
88
minutes
88
minutes
21%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
69
total mins
69
entry
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
97
total mins
Started
entry
Forwards
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
70
total mins
70
entry
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Tom King
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Nathan Patterson
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
1
on target
Reece Welch
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Elijah Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
28
total mins
Started
entry
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
27
total mins
Started
entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2024 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 16/12/2023 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 01/11/2023 | Everton | 3 - 0 | Burnley | League Cup | Goodison Park |
| 06/04/2022 | Burnley | 3 - 2 | Everton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 13/09/2021 | Everton | 3 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 13/03/2021 | Everton | 1 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 05/12/2020 | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 26/12/2019 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 05/10/2019 | Burnley | 1 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 03/05/2019 | Everton | 2 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Burnley Win
Everton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +11
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dúbravka's Five-Save Masterclass Denies Everton at Turf Moor
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. In a match where neither side could break the deadlock, Burnley's goalkeeper proved the difference between a draw and disaster.
The Goalkeeper's Reprieve
Martin Dúbravka was the story of Turf Moor on Boxing Day. The Burnley keeper made five crucial saves to repel Everton's persistent threat, turning away a barrage of six shots on target. With his team languishing in 19th place and desperate for points, Dúbravka's intensity between the sticks prevented what could have been a fifth consecutive defeat. Burnley dominated possession at 55%, yet their wastefulness in the final third—16 shots yielding zero on target—exposed the gap between controlling the game and winning it.
Everton's Defensive Wall
Everton's back line, anchored by Michael Keane and Jake O'Brien, stood firm despite being second best in possession. Keane's commanding display and O'Brien's resolute defending limited Burnley's quality chances, though Everton's xG of 0.87 told the tale of a side that couldn't capitalize on their opportunities. Two yellow cards suggested frustration creeping in, yet the visitors held their balance when it mattered most.
A Point That Feels Like Defeat
The 0-0 draw leaves both teams searching for answers. Burnley's form reads DDLLL—a team treading water at the bottom, now without a win in five. Everton, sitting 11th with 25 points, had the stakes to seize three points and push toward the midtable pack; instead, they salvaged a point that feels hollow. The balance of play favored neither side decisively enough to claim moral victory. Seven corners and 471 passes from Burnley amounted to nothing; Everton's clinical approach yielded only frustration.
Key Questions
Why did Burnley fail to score despite 55% possession?
Zero shots on target from 16 attempts reveals a squad lacking composure in the box. Wasteful finishing and defensive pressure from Everton's Keane and O'Brien stifled their chances.
Was Dúbravka's performance the turning point?
Absolutely. Five saves prevented Burnley slipping to a fifth straight loss. Without him, this match ends 1-0 or 2-0 to Everton.
What does this draw mean for the relegation battle?
Burnley's 12 points remain perilous. A point halts the bleeding but doesn't cure the wound. They need wins, not stalemates.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Burnley's Last Stand: Survival on the Line at Turf Moor
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. With Burnley propping up the league and Everton clinging to respectability, this Boxing Day clash is a genuine six-pointer—two sides fighting for their Premier League lives.
The Setup
Burnley are in freefall. Five consecutive defeats have left them marooned in 19th place with just 10 points from 13 games—a goal difference of -12 screams defensive fragility. Yet Zian Flemming has been their sole bright spot, bagging four goals in five recent matches to offer a glimmer of attacking hope. Everton, meanwhile, sit in 14th but their Form is equally brittle—one win in their last five masks deeper problems. The Stakes couldn't be higher: a loss pushes either team closer to the drop zone. Jordan Pickford has been a rare constant, racking up 16 saves across five matches, but even his brilliance can't paper over Everton's structural cracks.
Key Battle
Flemming vs Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall—the in-form forward against the creative fulcrum. Flemming thrives on direct play and half-spaces; Dewsbury-Hall controls tempo and transitions. If Burnley's midfield can shield and feed Flemming, they create chaos. If Everton press early and force Burnley into turnovers, Dewsbury-Hall's two goals and assist in five matches show he'll punish them.
Our Prediction
1-1 draw. Both defences are too brittle to hold clean sheets, but neither attack is clinical enough to separate. Burnley will absorb pressure, hit on the counter through Flemming, and frustrate Everton. Pickford makes two crucial saves. A point feels like a win for both.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you love survival drama. Technically average, but the desperation and stakes make it compelling for those invested in the relegation battle.
What's the predicted outcome?
1-1 draw. Burnley's counter-threat through Flemming balances Everton's superior possession. Neither side breaks through convincingly.
Where are Burnley and Everton in the league table?
Burnley 19th with 10 points; Everton 14th with 18 points. Both in the mire, but Everton's cushion is fragile.
What is Burnley's current form?
Dire. Four losses in five matches. One win in their last five is the only lifeline—Flemming's goals are keeping them alive.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Zian Flemming. Four goals in five matches, 7.3 average rating. Burnley's only reliable attacking outlet in a desperate season.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.