Premier League Regular Season - 16
Burnley 2 - 3 FT Fulham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Smith Rowe (H. Wilson) 9'
21' L. Ugochukwu (J. Cullen)
C. Bassey (H. Wilson) 31'
J. Andersen 37'
HT
H. Wilson (S. Chukwueze) 58'
62' ↓ Florentino ↑M. Edwards
62' ↓ L. Foster ↑Z. Flemming
66' J. Cullen
77' ↓ J. Bruun Larsen ↑J. Anthony
77' ↓ A. Tuanzebe ↑O. Sonne
↓ R. Jimenez ↑J. King 79'
↓ A. Iwobi ↑S. Lukic 79'
K. Tete 82'
83' ↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
86' O. Sonne (Z. Flemming)
↓ H. Wilson ↑A. Traore 89'
↓ E. Smith Rowe ↑T. Castagne 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Axel Tuanzebe 
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
72
Passes
10
Duels
Quilindschy Hartman 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lesley Ugochukwu 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Josh Cullen
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
69
Passes
7
Duels
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Armando Broja
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jacob Bruun Larsen 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Max Weiss 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oliver Sonne 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zian Flemming
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Laurent
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike Trésor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joachim Andersen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Calvin Bassey 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Antonee Robinson 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Iwobi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Harry Wilson
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Emile Smith Rowe
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Samuel Chukwueze
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua King
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Cairney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/12/2025 | Burnley | 2 - 3 | Fulham | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 03/02/2024 | Burnley | 2 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 23/12/2023 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 10/05/2021 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 17/02/2021 | Burnley | 1 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 24/01/2021 | Fulham | 0 - 3 | Burnley | FA Cup | Craven Cottage |
| 12/01/2019 | Burnley | 2 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 26/08/2018 | Fulham | 4 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 08/03/2016 | Fulham | 2 - 3 | Burnley | Championship | Craven Cottage |
| 03/11/2015 | Burnley | 3 - 1 | Fulham | Championship | Turf Moor |
Burnley Win
Fulham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +22
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wilson Orchestrates Fulham's Comeback at Turf Moor in Five-Goal Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. This match matters because it showcased Fulham's resilience against a struggling Burnley side, with Harry Wilson's masterclass proving the difference between survival and freefall.
Early Dominance Wasn't Enough
Fulham struck first through Emile Smith Rowe in the ninth minute, with Wilson providing the assist in a display of early intensity that set the tone at Turf Moor. The visitors controlled the opening exchanges, but Burnley refused to capitulate. Lesley Ugochukwu levelled matters in the 21st minute, drawing the hosts level and signalling that this would be no straightforward affair. The balance shifted dramatically when Cristian Bassey restored Fulham's advantage in the 31st minute—again, Wilson's influence unmistakable. Three goals in 22 minutes created a frenetic, breathless opening half.
The Turning Point: Wilson's Dominance
The pivotal moment arrived in the 58th minute when Wilson struck his own goal, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze, extending Fulham's lead to 3-1. At this juncture, the match appeared settled. Burnley, already languishing in 19th place with five consecutive defeats, looked destined for another loss. But substitute Oscar Sonne injected late drama, scoring in the 86th minute after a Zeno Flemming assist to set up a frantic finale. Despite Burnley's possession advantage (52%) and 16 shots to Fulham's six, the visitors' clinical finishing and Bernd Leno's six crucial saves proved decisive. The lead changed hands three times—a testament to the match's stakes and unpredictability.
Leno's Heroics Keep Fulham Afloat
While Wilson's 10.0 rating dominated the narrative, Leno's 8.5 rating and six saves cannot be overlooked. Burnley's 14 corners created relentless set-piece pressure, yet Fulham's goalkeeper stood firm when it mattered most. Burnley's xG of 2.52 exceeded Fulham's 2.23, yet the scoreline told a different story—a reminder that dominance without precision yields nothing. For Burnley, this loss deepens their relegation crisis; for Fulham, climbing from 13th place, it's a statement of intent.
Key Questions
What made Harry Wilson the Man of the Match?
One goal, two assists, three key passes. Wilson orchestrated Fulham's attacking play with precision, creating or scoring in three of four goals.
What caused the five-goal thriller?
Three lead changes and clinical finishing from both sides. Fulham's efficiency and Burnley's desperation created an end-to-end spectacle.
How did substitute Oscar Sonne impact the match?
Sonne scored in the 86th minute, adding late drama and keeping Burnley's survival hopes flickering despite the eventual loss.
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 Stakes Collide as Burnley Host Fulham in Relegation Six-Pointer
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Two teams scrapping for their Premier League lives meet in a match where every point feels like a lifeline—this is the kind of fixture that defines seasons.
The Setup
Burnley sit in the relegation zone with just 10 points from 13 games, their -12 goal difference a damning indictment of defensive fragility. Burnley have won just once in their last five, a run that screams crisis. Fulham are only five points clear, sitting 15th with their own problems—two wins in their last five matches suggests no team here has found solid ground. The Stakes are through the roof: this is a certified six-pointer in the truest sense.
Key Battle
The midfield will determine tempo. Burnley's ability to win possession and transition quickly against Fulham's press will be crucial. Whoever controls the middle third controls whether this becomes a frantic, open affair or a cautious, defensive stalemate.
Our Prediction
Zian Flemming has been Burnley's lifeline—four goals in five matches—but even his form can't paper over systemic issues. Bernd Leno has kept two clean sheets in five for Fulham, and his shot-stopping will be tested repeatedly. Expect a tight, tense affair that ends 1-1: both teams too desperate to lose, neither quite capable of winning.