Premier League Regular Season - 26
Crystal Palace 2 - 3 FT Burnley
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' J. S. Larsen (A. Wharton)
33' J. S. Larsen (J. Lerma)
35' C. Richards
36' J. Lerma
H. Mejbri (M. Edwards) 40'
J. Anthony (L. Ugochukwu) 44'
J. Lerma 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ J. Lerma ↑C. Riad
58' ↓ E. Guessand ↑B. Johnson
72' ↓ D. Kamada ↑Y. Pino
72' ↓ D. Munoz ↑W. Hughes
↓ M. Edwards ↑J. Bruun Larsen 73'
↓ Z. Flemming ↑L. Foster 73'
H. Mejbri 74'
83' ↓ A. Wharton ↑C. Uche
↓ H. Mejbri ↑J. Ward-Prowse 83'
↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑Florentino 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jefferson Lerma 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Maxence Lacroix 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
85
Passes
12
Duels
Chris Richards 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Daniel Muñoz 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Adam Wharton
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
Daichi Kamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Tyrick Mitchell 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Ismaïla Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
Walter Benítez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Chadi Riad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathaniel Clyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yéremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Hughes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Devenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christantus Uche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Josh Laurent 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Joe Worrall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kyle Walker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lesley Ugochukwu 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Hannibal Mejbri 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Marcus Edwards
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Jaidon Anthony
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Zian Flemming
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
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Ward-Prowse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2025 | Burnley | 0 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 24/02/2024 | Crystal Palace | 3 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 04/11/2023 | Burnley | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 26/02/2022 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 20/11/2021 | Burnley | 3 - 3 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 13/02/2021 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 3 | Burnley | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
03/12/2025
24/02/2024
04/11/2023
26/02/2022
20/11/2021
13/02/2021
Crystal Palace Win
Burnley Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -4
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -23
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 29 GD: +9
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 29 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -2
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -26
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Smash and Grab at Selhurst Park
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Burnley defied a massive probability gap to secure a vital win, punishing Crystal Palace for a catastrophic five-minute collapse just before the interval.
The Larsen Show at Selhurst
The afternoon began as a routine celebration for the home faithful at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace established early control, dictated by the vision of A. Wharton in the midfield. The breakthrough arrived in the 17th minute when Jørgen Strand Larsen clinicaly finished a well-worked move. The Norwegian striker looked unstoppable, doubling his tally in the 33rd minute after being found by J. Lerma. With a two-goal cushion and the Eagles cruising, an Intensity rating of 9.6 seemed to reflect Palace’s offensive rhythm rather than any looming threat. Burnley, sitting 19th in the table, appeared destined for another long afternoon in South London as they struggled to get out of their own half.
The Eleven-Minute Collapse
Football's unpredictable nature took center stage as the first half drew to a close. Within a chaotic 11-minute window, the Balance of the match shifted violently. It began in the 40th minute when Hannibal Mejbri pulled one back for Burnley, converting a rare chance provided by M. Edwards. Before Palace could regroup, J. Anthony leveled the score in the 44th minute. The ultimate blow landed in stoppage time when an unfortunate own goal by Lerma completed a stunning turnaround. Despite an xG of just 0.52 for the half, the Clarets walked into the tunnel with a lead, leaving the home supporters in a state of disbelief at the sudden Upset Factor unfolding before them.
Desperation and Defiance
The second half was a siege. Crystal Palace dominated possession with 64%, throwing everything forward to salvage a result. Daniel Muñoz was the primary engine of this late charge, delivering 5 key passes and maintaining a constant threat from the flank. A barrage of 20 total shots turned the Burnley box into a fortress, but the clinical edge had deserted the hosts. Burnley’s low block, bolstered by the energy of L. Ugochukwu, held firm against 10 corners and repeated waves of pressure. By the final whistle, the Clarets had secured three points that felt like a lifeline in their survival bid, proving that statistics often pale in comparison to a clinical five-minute flurry.
Key Questions
How did Burnley pull off this shock result?
Burnley were incredibly clinical, scoring three goals from just 0.52 xG during a frantic 12-minute spell before halftime to overturn a 2-0 deficit.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A clinical brace from Larsen was followed by a total defensive collapse from Palace, allowing Burnley to score three quick-fire goals before the break.
How did Crystal Palace complete the comeback from behind?
Palace failed to complete a comeback; despite having 20 shots and 64% possession, they could not find an equalizer after Burnley's three-goal 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.
Desperation and Defiance at Selhurst Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. This is a quintessential Premier League six-pointer where the psychological burden of avoiding the drop outweighs any tactical finesse.
The Setup
Crystal Palace are stumbling through a winter of discontent. Despite the individual quality of M. Guéhi anchoring the defense, the Eagles have secured just two home wins all season, a 16.7% win rate that has invited immense pressure. They host a Burnley side currently marooned in 19th place, possessing a defense that concedes a league-high 2.5 goals per game. While the Stakes are maximum for both, the Balance of the match favors a cagey approach; neither side can afford the catastrophic consequences of a defeat on February 11, 2026.
Key Battle
The match hinges on whether the creative engine of E. Eze and A. Wharton can penetrate a low block protected by an inspired Martin Dúbravka. The Burnley keeper has been a standout in terms of individual Form, averaging 5.6 saves per match. He will likely face a barrage from Palace's Stars, requiring M. Estève to produce his most disciplined performance of the season to prevent the Eagles from finding their rhythm at Selhurst Park.
Our Prediction
This will not be a classic. Burnley will sit deep and rely on shot-stopping to keep them alive, but their defensive cracks are too wide to ignore forever. Palace’s superior technical quality should eventually tell in the second half. We expect a solitary goal to settle it, likely from a moment of individual brilliance, ending in a 1-0 victory for the South Londoners that pushes the Clarets further toward the brink.