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Burnley vs Southampton

Turf Moor, Burnley24 February 2018 at 15:00
11
Referee: Robert Madley

Match Events

Burnley
Southampton
Kick Off
Half Time
A. Barnes

assist: J. Hendrick

67′
68′
J. Ward-ProwseJ. Sims
75′
Oriol RomeuS. Boufal
81′
D. TadićM. Gabbiadini
Ashley Barnes90′
90′
M. Gabbiadini

assist: G. Carrillo

Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal3
9Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox8
1Shots outsidebox5
8Fouls14
7Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
371Total passes378
258Passes accurate253
70%Passes %67%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is 6.35, compared to 6.87 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 J. Stephens (7.01).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Burnley have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Southampton's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by J. Stephens (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 4-man backline averaging 7.01. 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 5 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 1 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 77% 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 7 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 33.7 (youngest: J. Stephens (31), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)). 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 15 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.

Burnley4-4-1-14-2-3-1Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
29Pope23Ward28Long2Lowton6Mee25Lennon4Cork17Guðmund.18Westwood13Hendrick10Barnes13McCarthy21Bertrand2Soares5Stephens6Hoedt11Tadić14Romeu22Redmond18Lemina16Ward-Pr.9Carrillo

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrino

BurnleyPosition StrengthSouthampton
6.35
Avg Rating
6.87
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)7.01
0G 0A2G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
6.35Forward (2 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-1-1
29GoalkeeperN. Pope
23DefenderS. Ward
28DefenderK. Long
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
25MidfielderA. Lennon
4MidfielderJ. Cork
17MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
18MidfielderA. Westwood
13ForwardJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
Southampton4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
5DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
6DefenderW. Hoedt
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
22MidfielderN. Redmond
18MidfielderM. Lemina
16MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
9ForwardG. Carrillo

Match Summary

Burnley and Southampton drew 1:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by A. Barnes 67′, M. Gabbiadini 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 50% possession while Southampton held 50%. Burnley had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Southampton. Burnley made 0 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Southampton Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Burnley
7
wins
Drawn
4
Southampton
6
wins
Total goals
41 · 2.4/match
Both scored
7/17 · 41%
Over 2.5
6/17 · 35%

Recent Form

Burnley

DLLLLL

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Burnley

35%

Home win

 

35%

Draw

Southampton

30%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Burnley or draw and -3.5 goals

25%Form75%
22%Attack78%
62%Defence38%
60%Head-to-head40%

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

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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 35.3%Draw 32.3%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.082.75
Max2.983.102.79
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market32.9%31.8%35.3%
Public market33.7%31.4%34.9%

Burnley vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Southampton (36%)

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
9Shots13
3Shots on target6

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