Menu

Burnley vs Southampton

Turf Moor, Burnley14 January 2017 at 15:00
10
Referee: Paul Tierney

Match Events

Burnley
Southampton
Kick Off
23′Maya Yoshida
Half Time
Dean Marney50′
68′
D. TadićJ. Rodriguez
D. MarneyJ. Barton
73′
S. DefourS. Vokes
74′
J. Barton
78′
80′
N. RedmondJ. Sims
A. GrayJ. Tarkowski
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots20
2Blocked Shots8
2Shots insidebox15
7Shots outsidebox5
14Fouls14
2Corner Kicks7
0Offsides2
40%Ball Possession60%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
292Total passes405
179Passes accurate317
61%Passes %78%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is 6.35, compared to 6.72 for Southampton. 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 Southampton's best-rated player is Oriol Romeu (6.72).

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton'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 Southampton's 3 rated 6.72. 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 3 for Southampton 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Burnley and 78% for Southampton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Burnley's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Southampton. 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 Southampton average 34.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: Oriol Romeu (34)). 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 6 for Southampton. 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.

Burnley4-4-24-3-3Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Heaton23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Keane16Defour8Marney21Boyd13Hendrick10Barnes7Gray1Forster3Yoshida21Bertrand2Soares17Dijk11Tadić14Romeu22Redmond23Højbjerg16Ward-Pr.7Long

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: C. Puel

BurnleyPosition StrengthSouthampton
6.35
Avg Rating
6.72
Midfielder (4 v 3)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
6.35Forward (2 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperT. Heaton
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderM. Keane
16MidfielderS. Defour
8MidfielderD. Marney
21MidfielderG. Boyd
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
7ForwardA. Gray
Southampton4-3-3
1GoalkeeperF. Forster
3DefenderM. Yoshida
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
17DefenderV. van Dijk
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
16MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
11ForwardD. Tadić
22ForwardN. Redmond
7ForwardS. Long

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Southampton 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by J. Barton 78′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 40% possession while Southampton held 60%. Burnley had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 20 (5 on target) for Southampton. Burnley made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Southampton Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Burnley
6
wins
Drawn
5
Southampton
6
wins
Total goals
42 · 2.5/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
6/17 · 35%

Recent Form

Burnley

DLLLLL

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Burnley

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Burnley or draw

60%Form40%
58%Attack42%
63%Defence38%
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.

Burnley4wins
4draws10 meetings
Southampton2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (26%) — 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 27.6%Draw 30.2%Away 45.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.503.202.20
Max3.753.402.25
Market favourite:Southampton · 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 market26.2%29.3%44.6%
Public market27.1%28.7%44.3%

Burnley vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burnley
Result vs. Market: Southampton (45%)

Result differed from 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:00Southampton
9Shots20
3Shots on target5

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
21/04/22Burnley2–0Southampton2.73/3.38/2.62
23/10/21Southampton2–2Burnley1.97/3.54/3.89
04/04/21Southampton3–2Burnley2.09/3.29/3.86
26/09/20Burnley0–1Southampton3.30/3.27/2.32
15/02/20Southampton1–2Burnley1.78/3.73/4.74
10/08/19Burnley3–0Southampton2.68/3.24/2.77
02/02/19Burnley1–1Southampton2.55/3.41/2.89
12/08/18Southampton0–0Burnley1.85/3.42/4.93
24/02/18Burnley1–1Southampton2.83/3.09/2.77
04/11/17Southampton0–1Burnley1.66/3.67/6.64

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: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026