Premier League Regular Season - 29
Everton 2 - 0 FT Burnley
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' J. Tarkowski (J. Garner)
HT
↓ J. Worrall ↑L. Tchaouna 57'
↓ Florentino ↑J. Ward-Prowse 57'
60' K. Dewsbury-Hall (I. Ndiaye)
B. Humphreys 64'
↓ H. Mejbri ↑J. Laurent 72'
83' ↓ Beto ↑T. Barry
83' ↓ J. Branthwaite ↑M. Keane
↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑A. Barnes 83'
87' ↓ D. McNeil ↑T. George
87' ↓ I. Gueye ↑T. Iroegbunam
90'+3 ↓ I. Ndiaye ↑T. Dibling
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Tarkowski 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jarrad Branthwaite 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vitaliy Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Idrissa Gueye 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
66
Passes
8
Duels
James Garner 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Dwight McNeil 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iliman Ndiaye
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
58
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
Beto
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Mark Travers 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Worrall 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kyle Walker 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Florentino Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Hannibal Mejbri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Lucas Pires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lesley Ugochukwu
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
48
Passes
12
Duels
Lyle Foster
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
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
Quilindschy Hartman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Ward-Prowse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Laurent
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loum Tchaouna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kian McMahon-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/12/2025 | Burnley | 0 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 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 |
Everton Win
Burnley Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Toffees Steady the Ship as Clarets Sink Further
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Everton’s clinical efficiency at Hill Dickinson Stadium effectively extinguished any hope of a Burnley revival, leaving the visitors adrift in the relegation mire.
The Professional Start
From the opening exchange, Everton controlled possession with a composed 56% share, dictated largely by the vision of James Garner. The Intensity was evident as the Toffees pressed high, forcing Burnley into a defensive shell early on. The breakthrough arrived in the 32nd minute when Garner’s pinpoint delivery found the towering James Tarkowski, who rose highest to thunder a header home against his former club. It was a goal that reflected Everton's aerial superiority and left the visitors chasing shadows. Burnley struggled to find any Balance, managing only two shots on target throughout the entire match as their creative outlets were completely smothered by a disciplined home midfield.
Dewsbury-Hall Seals the Deal
While the first half was about establishing dominance, the second was about execution. The Stakes couldn't have been higher for a Burnley side desperate to close an eight-point gap to safety, but they lacked the necessary Upset Factor to truly trouble the hosts. In the 60th minute, the contest was effectively ended. A fluid attacking move involving I. Ndiaye carved the Burnley backline open, allowing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to fire home from close range. This second goal sapped the remaining energy from the visitors, who looked resigned to their fate. Everton’s ability to convert their chances while limiting Burnley to just five total shots showed the clear gulf in quality between the two sides on the night.
Implications at the Bottom
The final whistle confirmed a routine 2-0 victory for the Merseysiders, a result that cements their position in the top half of the table. For Everton, sitting comfortably in 8th place, this was a display of tactical maturity and squad depth. For Burnley, the outlook is increasingly bleak. Sitting 19th and still eight points away from the safety of 17th with only ten games remaining, the mountain they have to climb is becoming a vertical wall. They offered very little going forward and were fortunate that the scoreline didn't reflect the true dominance of the home side. As Everton celebrates a job well done, Burnley must find a way to spark a miracle before their Premier League status evaporates entirely.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers for Everton?
James Tarkowski opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, followed by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 60th.
What was the final score at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Everton won the match 2-0 against Burnley.
How does this result affect Burnley's standing?
Burnley remains in 19th place, eight points away from safety with ten matches left to play.
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.
Burnley’s Survival Instinct Tested on Merseyside
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 12/100. Burnley’s desperate fight against the drop meets an Everton side looking to cement their top-half status in a clash where the gap in quality looks hard to bridge.
The Setup
This match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 03, 2026, features two clubs moving in very different directions. Everton find themselves in a comfortable 9th place, buoyed by a Form rating that suggests a level of stability they have lacked in previous seasons. On the other side, Burnley are suffocating in 19th. While the Stakes for Everton might feel modest as they sit mid-table, the situation for the visitors is dire. Our take on the Balance of this fixture suggests a significant uphill struggle for the Clarets, who are struggling to keep pace with the league's middle class.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this game lies in Burnley's ability to breach one of the league's more disciplined defensive units. Burnley’s backline, featuring M. Estève, will be under immense pressure to avoid the defensive lapses that have seen them concede over two goals per game this season. They must also find a way to navigate a midfield battle where Everton often dominate physically. The Stars in the home side’s lineup, including the likes of J. Branthwaite and James Garner, provide a level of composure that Burnley’s frantic survival efforts may struggle to disrupt. It is a battle of Burnley’s desperation versus Everton’s technical efficiency.
Our Prediction
Expect Everton to dictate the flow of the game from the opening minutes. With the home crowd behind them, the Toffees are likely to exploit Burnley’s defensive frailties. While Burnley may show some fight early on to keep their survival hopes alive, Everton's superior quality in transition should eventually tell. We expect a controlled home win, with the hosts capitalizing on set-pieces and defensive errors to secure the points and leave Burnley further adrift at the bottom of the table.