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Burnley vs Sunderland

Turf Moor, Burnley31 December 2016 at 15:00
41
Referee: Graham Scott

Match Events

Burnley
Sunderland
Kick Off
24′
L. KonéD. Ndong
A. Gray
31′
42′Billy Jones
Dean Marney45′
Half Time
46′
V. AnichebeS. Pienaar
A. Gray

assist: D. Marney

51′
A. Gray

assist: A. Barnes

53′
A. Barnes

Penalty

67′
S. DefourJ. Guðmunds­son
68′
71′
J. Defoe

assist: A. Januzaj

72′
J. OSheaD. Love
A. GrayS. Vokes
78′
A. BarnesJ. Tarkowski
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal5
16Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox6
10Fouls9
6Corner Kicks2
3Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
344Total passes418
233Passes accurate314
68%Passes %75%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is 6.35, compared to — for Sunderland. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Burnley's highest-rated starter is A. Barnes (6.35), while Sunderland's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sunderland's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Burnley field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Sunderland's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Burnley start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.35, compared to 1 for Sunderland averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Burnley's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Sunderland. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Burnley's starting XI is 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (36)), while Sunderland average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Burnley's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 0 for Sunderland. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Burnley4-4-24-2-3-1Sunderland
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Heaton23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Keane16Defour8Marney37Arfield21Boyd10Barnes7Gray1Mannone16O'Shea2Jones23Koné3Aanholt5Djilobo.7Larsson44Januzaj28Anichebe18Defoe9Borini

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

BurnleyPosition StrengthSunderland
6.35
Avg Rating
6.35Forward (2 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperT. Heaton
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderM. Keane
16MidfielderS. Defour
8MidfielderD. Marney
37MidfielderS. Arfield
21MidfielderG. Boyd
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
7ForwardA. Gray
Sunderland4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperV. Mannone
2DefenderB. Jones
23DefenderL. Koné
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
5DefenderP. Djilobodji
16MidfielderJ. O'Shea
7MidfielderS. Larsson
44MidfielderA. Januzaj
28MidfielderV. Anichebe
9MidfielderF. Borini
18ForwardJ. Defoe

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Sunderland 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Gray 31′, A. Gray 51′, A. Gray 53′, A. Barnes 67′ (pen.), J. Defoe 71′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 45% possession while Sunderland held 55%. Burnley had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Sunderland. Burnley made 3 substitutions, Sunderland made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Burnley vs Sunderland Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Burnley
3
wins
Drawn
5
Sunderland
4
wins
Total goals
20 · 1.7/match
Both scored
2/12 · 17%
Over 2.5
3/12 · 25%

Recent Form

Burnley

DLLLLL

Sunderland

DDLLWW

Match Prediction

Burnley

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Sunderland

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Sunderland

50%Form50%
56%Attack44%
53%Defence47%
20%Head-to-head80%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Burnley2wins
2draws6 meetings
Sunderland2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

17%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 41.8%Draw 30.9%Away 30.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.383.203.20
Max2.403.263.41
Market favourite:Burnley · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.2%30.1%28.7%
Public market40.6%29.9%29.5%

Burnley vs Sunderland — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burnley
Result vs. Market: Burnley (42%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BurnleyHalf-time:10Sunderland
16Shots11
6Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/02/26Sunderland3–0Burnley1.80/3.50/4.75
23/08/25Burnley2–0Sunderland2.21/3.23/3.56
31/12/16Burnley4–1Sunderland2.39/3.24/3.30
18/03/17Sunderland0–0Burnley2.59/3.24/2.97
20/09/14Burnley0–0Sunderland2.50/3.29/3.01
31/01/15Sunderland2–0Burnley2.25/3.24/3.55

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Away Record: Sunderland

W 165D 170L 308
Over 2.545
Goals scored649

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026