Premier League Regular Season - 27
Chelsea 1 - 1 FT Burnley
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Joao Pedro (P. Neto)
H. Mejbri 30'
34' W. Fofana
HT
↓ K. Walker ↑Lucas Pires 46'
↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑J. Ward-Prowse 57'
72' W. Fofana
72' W. Fofana
75' ↓ C. Palmer ↑T. Adarabioyo
↓ J. Laurent ↑J. Bruun Larsen 78'
80' ↓ M. Gusto ↑J. Hato
80' ↓ Joao Pedro ↑L. Delap
↓ B. Humphreys ↑L. Tchaouna 84'
↓ J. Anthony ↑A. Barnes 84'
88' ↓ P. Neto ↑M. Sarr
89' ↓ R. James ↑J. Acheampong
90' R. Sanchez
Z. Flemming (J. Ward-Prowse) 90'+3
90'+5 J. Hato
J. Laurent 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reece James 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Wesley Fofana 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malo Gusto 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Moisés Caicedo 
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
95
Passes
7
Duels
Andrey Santos
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
83
Passes
6
Duels
Cole Palmer 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Enzo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Neto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Forwards
João Pedro 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Gabriel Słonina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorrel Hato
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Roméo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Delap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kyle Walker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Josh Laurent
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Hannibal Mejbri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Marcus Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Zian Flemming 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Max Weiss
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quilindschy Hartman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Ward-Prowse 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
38
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/11/2025 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 30/03/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 07/10/2023 | Burnley | 1 - 4 | Chelsea | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 05/03/2022 | Burnley | 0 - 4 | Chelsea | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 06/11/2021 | Chelsea | 1 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 31/01/2021 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 31/10/2020 | Burnley | 0 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 11/01/2020 | Chelsea | 3 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 26/10/2019 | Burnley | 2 - 4 | Chelsea | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 22/04/2019 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Burnley | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
Chelsea Win
Burnley Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Flemming Strike Stuns Ten-Man Chelsea
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A match that seemed destined for a routine home win spiralled into chaos, leaving Chelsea's European ambitions dented by a resilient Burnley.
The Early Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was electric as Chelsea looked to cement their top-five status. They wasted no time asserting authority, taking the lead in just the 4th minute. A slick attacking move saw P. Neto turn provider, delivering a precise ball for Joao Pedro to slot home. Chelsea dominated possession with a commanding 67%, suffocating the visitors and keeping the ball in the Burnley half for vast periods. Cole Palmer pull the strings in midfield, orchestrating a high Intensity start that suggested a long afternoon for the Clarets. Despite the control, the Blues failed to turn their territorial dominance into a wider margin, leaving the door ajar for a comeback.
The Fofana Folly
The complexion of the contest shifted dramatically in the 72nd minute. Until that point, Burnley had struggled to find any rhythm, but a Moment of madness from W. Fofana changed everything. The defender was shown a straight red card for roughing, a decision that immediately altered the Balance of power on the pitch. Down to ten men, Chelsea were forced to retreat, sacrificing their attacking flair for defensive solidity. The Stakes were suddenly raised for both sides; Burnley sensed a rare opportunity to snatch points away from home, while Chelsea attempted to manage a game that was rapidly slipping from their grasp as the visitors began to rack up 13 corners of sustained pressure.
The Stoppage-Time Sting
As the clock ticked into additional time, Chelsea’s resistance finally buckled. Burnley’s persistence paid off in the 93rd minute through a familiar route. Substitute J. Ward-Prowse delivered a trademark delivery into the box, finding Z. Flemming who clinicaly fired home the equalizer. The Upset Factor peaked as the home crowd watched their lead vanish in the final moments. For Burnley, currently 19th, this felt like a win, proving their grit in a difficult campaign. For Chelsea, it was a bitter pill to swallow—a game they dominated for 70 minutes ended in a stalemate, leaving them to rue missed chances and a costly lack of discipline.
Key Questions
How did the red card for W. Fofana impact the match?
The dismissal forced Chelsea into a defensive shell, allowing Burnley to dominate the final twenty minutes and eventually find the late equalizer.
How did Burnley pull off this shock result?
Burnley relied on set-piece pressure and the creative impact of J. Ward-Prowse to punish Chelsea's numerical disadvantage in stoppage time.
Did Chelsea deserve the late equalizer?
While Chelsea controlled the ball, their inability to record more than two shots on target left them vulnerable to Burnley's late surge.
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.
The Bridge Becomes a Survival Graveyard
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Burnley's desperate scrap for Premier League safety meets a Chelsea side clinical enough to end their hopes early.
The Setup
On February 21, 2026, Stamford Bridge hosts a clash with a massive disparity in league standing but equal urgency. Chelsea enters this fixture sitting comfortably in 4th place, yet their recent Form has been a mixed bag of wins and draws. For Burnley, the situation is dire. Sitting 19th with only 15 points, every match is now a final. The Stakes for the visitors are off the charts; they are staring down the barrel of the drop and need a miracle in West London to ignite a Great Escape.
Key Battle
The game will likely be decided by whether Burnley can contain the creative explosion of Pedro Neto. The winger has been in electric Form lately, providing the spark that allows the likes of C. Palmer to find pockets of space. On the other side, Burnley’s hopes rest almost entirely on Zian Flemming. While Burnley lacks the overall Stars rating of their hosts, Flemming has been a lone bright spot, carrying the goal-scoring burden for a side that often lacks tactical Balance when under pressure.
Our Prediction
Chelsea will look to control the tempo from the first whistle, utilizing the midfield engine room of M. Caicedo and E. Fernández to starve Burnley of possession. Expect Burnley to sit deep and frustrate, but Chelsea's individual quality is too high to be held out for 90 minutes. We expect a 3-1 victory for the home side. Burnley may grab a goal through a Flemming set-piece or counter-attack, but the Blues' attacking depth will eventually break the Clarets' resistance.