Premier League Regular Season - 38

Burnley 1 - 1 FT Wolves

Turf Moor

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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sun, May 24
Burnley
1-1
Wolves
⚡ Intensity 36
⚖️ Balance 44
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 26
Basement battle ends in Turf Moor stalemate.

Pride and Punishment in Turf Moor Basement Clash

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A relentless shooting gallery ends in a stalemate that keeps both relegated sides locked at the bottom of the table.

Early Shock in Lancashire

The atmosphere at Turf Moor was surprisingly vibrant, as both clubs faced a fixture where the Stakes were purely about local pride and avoiding the ultimate indignity of finishing dead last. You would not have guessed their grim league standing from the blistering tempo of the opening exchanges. Within five minutes of the first whistle, Wolves launched a devastating raid into the penalty area, forcing an immediate spot-kick. A. Armstrong stepped up under intense scrutiny and coolly dispatched the penalty, silencing the home support. Despite having only 30% of the ball across the entire afternoon, the visiting side looked genuinely venomous on every counter-attack. The sheer Intensity of their transition play constantly threatened to crack the home defence wide open, completely bypassing the midfield.

Flemming's Swift Response

Facing an early deficit, Burnley absorbed the shock and methodically began to assert total control over the pitch, eventually hoarding a staggering 70% of possession. They shifted the ball from flank to flank, probing for a weakness and desperately trying to tilt the Balance of the contest back in their favour. Their patience was finally rewarded immediately after the halftime interval. In the 47th minute, L. Tchaouna gathered the ball on the edge of the final third and slipped a brilliant, incisive pass straight into the path of Z. Flemming. The forward made absolutely no mistake, drilling a precise finish past the diving goalkeeper to level the scoring. The Clarets subsequently unleashed an absolute bombardment, throwing wave after wave of attackers forward.

A Barrage Without a Victor

The final half-hour morphed into a chaotic end-to-end spectacle, culminating in a staggering 32 combined shots traded between the two relentless squads. While the hosts dominated the ball and generated endless corner kicks, the away side remained incredibly dangerous on the break. This threat was largely orchestrated by an outstanding individual display from Mateus Mané, who seemed to cover every blade of grass in the attacking half. To secure their point, the hosts had to rely heavily on Max Weiss. The goalkeeper stood exceptionally tall between the posts, pulling off three spectacular, crucial saves to deny certain heartbreak late in the match. Ultimately, this 1-1 stalemate cements their final league positions, sending both proud squads down to the Championship next season.

Key Questions

What made Max Weiss the Man of the Match?

Weiss secured an outstanding rating by making three crucial, acrobatic saves, anchoring the home defence against a barrage of relentless counter-attacks throughout the afternoon.

What does this mean for Burnley's season?

This hard-fought draw confirms they will finish the campaign in 19th place, avoiding the ultimate embarrassment of finishing dead last behind their opponents.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
70%
30%
Burnley 70%
Wolves 30%
Shots
16
16
Burnley 16
Wolves 16
Shots on Target
8
4
Burnley 8
Wolves 4
Expected Goals (xG)
1.27
1.91
Burnley 1.27
Wolves 1.91
Passes
551
223
Burnley 551
Wolves 223
Pass Accuracy
87%
74%
Burnley 87%
Wolves 74%
Corners
7
7
Burnley 7
Wolves 7
Fouls
10
11
Burnley 10
Wolves 11
Yellow Cards
2
2
Burnley 2
Wolves 2
Red Cards
0
0
Burnley 0
Wolves 0

Match Events

A. Armstrong 5'
Hwang Hee-Chan 🟨 41'
45'+9 🟨 H. Mejbri
HT
47' Z. Flemming (L. Tchaouna)
L. Krejci Toti 🔄 66'
66' 🔄 H. Mejbri Z. Amdouni
A. Gomes T. Arokodare 🔄 66'
D. M. Wolfe H. Bueno 🔄 74'
A. Armstrong J. Abbey 🔄 74'
75' 🔄 L. Ugochukwu J. Ward-Prowse
75' 🔄 L. Tchaouna M. Edwards
R. Gomes Pedro Lima 🔄 82'
84' 🔄 Z. Flemming A. Barnes
84' 🔄 J. Anthony J. Bruun Larsen
90'+4 🟨 A. Barnes
Y. Mosquera 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Burnley

Goalkeepers
Max Weiss
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Kyle Walker
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
77
Passes
3
Duels
Axel Tuanzebe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Pires
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Florentino Luís
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Hannibal Mejbri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Zian Flemming
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Martin Dúbravka
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Connor Roberts
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Ward-Prowse
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Laurent
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeki Amdouni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Barnes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Edwards
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Wolves

Goalkeepers
José Sá
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yerson Mosquera
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Santiago Bueno
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ladislav Krejčí
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Rodrigo Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
André
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
David Møller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Mateus Mané
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Hwang Hee-chan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Armstrong
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Daniel Bentley
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Toti Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Bueno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Lima
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jackson Tchatchoua
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jerome Abbey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Sutherland
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tolu Arokodare
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Edozie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/26/2025 Wolves 2 - 3 Burnley Premier League Molineux Stadium
08/28/2024 Wolves 2 - 0 Burnley League Cup Molineux Stadium
04/02/2024 Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves Premier League Turf Moor
12/05/2023 Wolves 1 - 0 Burnley Premier League Molineux Stadium
07/09/2022 Wolves 3 - 0 Burnley Friendlies Clubs Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground
04/24/2022 Burnley 1 - 0 Wolves Premier League Turf Moor
12/01/2021 Wolves 0 - 0 Burnley Premier League Molineux Stadium
04/25/2021 Wolves 0 - 4 Burnley Premier League Molineux Stadium
12/21/2020 Burnley 2 - 1 Wolves Premier League Turf Moor
07/15/2020 Burnley 1 - 1 Wolves Premier League Turf Moor
10/26/2025
2 - 3
Premier League Molineux Stadium
08/28/2024
2 - 0
League Cup Molineux Stadium
04/02/2024
1 - 1
Premier League Turf Moor
12/05/2023
1 - 0
Premier League Molineux Stadium
07/09/2022
3 - 0
Friendlies Clubs Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground
04/24/2022
1 - 0
Premier League Turf Moor
12/01/2021
0 - 0
Premier League Molineux Stadium
04/25/2021
0 - 4
Premier League Molineux Stadium
12/21/2020
2 - 1
Premier League Turf Moor
07/15/2020
1 - 1
Premier League Turf Moor
Burnley Win
Wolves Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Arsenal 38 85 71 27 +44 WCrystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal (24-05-2026)WArsenal 1 - 0 Burnley (18-05-2026)WWest Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal (10-05-2026)WArsenal 3 - 0 Fulham (02-05-2026)WArsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle (25-04-2026)
2 Manchester City 38 78 77 35 +42 LManchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa (24-05-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City (19-05-2026)WManchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace (13-05-2026)WManchester City 3 - 0 Brentford (09-05-2026)DEverton 3 - 3 Manchester City (04-05-2026)
3 Manchester United 38 71 69 50 +19 WBrighton 0 - 3 Manchester United (24-05-2026)WManchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest (17-05-2026)DSunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United (09-05-2026)WManchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool (03-05-2026)WManchester United 2 - 1 Brentford (27-04-2026)
4 Aston Villa 38 65 56 49 +7 WManchester City 1 - 2 Aston Villa (24-05-2026)WAston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool (15-05-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa (10-05-2026)LAston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham (03-05-2026)LFulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa (25-04-2026)
5 Liverpool 38 60 63 53 +10 DLiverpool 1 - 1 Brentford (24-05-2026)LAston Villa 4 - 2 Liverpool (15-05-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea (09-05-2026)LManchester United 3 - 2 Liverpool (03-05-2026)WLiverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace (25-04-2026)
6 Bournemouth 38 57 58 54 +4 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth (24-05-2026)DBournemouth 1 - 1 Manchester City (19-05-2026)WFulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth (09-05-2026)WBournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace (03-05-2026)DBournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds (22-04-2026)
7 Sunderland 38 54 42 48 -6 WSunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea (24-05-2026)WEverton 1 - 3 Sunderland (17-05-2026)DSunderland 0 - 0 Manchester United (09-05-2026)DWolves 1 - 1 Sunderland (02-05-2026)LSunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest (24-04-2026)
8 Brighton 38 53 52 46 +6 LBrighton 0 - 3 Manchester United (24-05-2026)LLeeds 1 - 0 Brighton (17-05-2026)WBrighton 3 - 0 Wolves (09-05-2026)LNewcastle 3 - 1 Brighton (02-05-2026)WBrighton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-04-2026)
9 Brentford 38 53 55 52 +3 DLiverpool 1 - 1 Brentford (24-05-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace (17-05-2026)LManchester City 3 - 0 Brentford (09-05-2026)WBrentford 3 - 0 West Ham (02-05-2026)LManchester United 2 - 1 Brentford (27-04-2026)
10 Chelsea 38 52 58 52 +6 LSunderland 2 - 1 Chelsea (24-05-2026)WChelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham (19-05-2026)DLiverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea (09-05-2026)LChelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest (04-05-2026)LBrighton 3 - 0 Chelsea (21-04-2026)
11 Fulham 38 52 47 51 -4 WFulham 2 - 0 Newcastle (24-05-2026)DWolves 1 - 1 Fulham (17-05-2026)LFulham 0 - 1 Bournemouth (09-05-2026)LArsenal 3 - 0 Fulham (02-05-2026)WFulham 1 - 0 Aston Villa (25-04-2026)
12 Newcastle 38 49 53 55 -2 LFulham 2 - 0 Newcastle (24-05-2026)WNewcastle 3 - 1 West Ham (17-05-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle (10-05-2026)WNewcastle 3 - 1 Brighton (02-05-2026)LArsenal 1 - 0 Newcastle (25-04-2026)
13 Everton 38 49 47 50 -3 LTottenham 1 - 0 Everton (24-05-2026)LEverton 1 - 3 Sunderland (17-05-2026)DCrystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton (10-05-2026)DEverton 3 - 3 Manchester City (04-05-2026)LWest Ham 2 - 1 Everton (25-04-2026)
14 Leeds 38 47 49 56 -7 LWest Ham 3 - 0 Leeds (24-05-2026)WLeeds 1 - 0 Brighton (17-05-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Leeds (11-05-2026)WLeeds 3 - 1 Burnley (01-05-2026)DBournemouth 2 - 2 Leeds (22-04-2026)
15 Crystal Palace 38 45 41 51 -10 LCrystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal (24-05-2026)DBrentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace (17-05-2026)LManchester City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace (13-05-2026)DCrystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton (10-05-2026)LBournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace (03-05-2026)
16 Nottingham Forest 38 44 48 51 -3 DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Bournemouth (24-05-2026)LManchester United 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest (17-05-2026)DNottingham Forest 1 - 1 Newcastle (10-05-2026)WChelsea 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest (04-05-2026)WSunderland 0 - 5 Nottingham Forest (24-04-2026)
17 Tottenham 38 41 48 57 -9 WTottenham 1 - 0 Everton (24-05-2026)LChelsea 2 - 1 Tottenham (19-05-2026)DTottenham 1 - 1 Leeds (11-05-2026)WAston Villa 1 - 2 Tottenham (03-05-2026)WWolves 0 - 1 Tottenham (25-04-2026)
18 West Ham 38 39 46 65 -19 WWest Ham 3 - 0 Leeds (24-05-2026)LNewcastle 3 - 1 West Ham (17-05-2026)LWest Ham 0 - 1 Arsenal (10-05-2026)LBrentford 3 - 0 West Ham (02-05-2026)WWest Ham 2 - 1 Everton (25-04-2026)
19 Burnley 38 22 38 75 -37 DBurnley 1 - 1 Wolves (24-05-2026)LArsenal 1 - 0 Burnley (18-05-2026)DBurnley 2 - 2 Aston Villa (10-05-2026)LLeeds 3 - 1 Burnley (01-05-2026)LBurnley 0 - 1 Manchester City (22-04-2026)
20 Wolves 38 20 27 68 -41 DBurnley 1 - 1 Wolves (24-05-2026)DWolves 1 - 1 Fulham (17-05-2026)LBrighton 3 - 0 Wolves (09-05-2026)DWolves 1 - 1 Sunderland (02-05-2026)LWolves 0 - 1 Tottenham (25-04-2026)