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Burnley vs Leicester

Turf Moor, Burnley14 April 2018 at 15:00
21
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Burnley
Leicester
Kick Off
C. Wood
6′
K. Long

assist: J. Guðmunds­son

9′
Half Time
46′
S. OkazakiK. Iheanacho
64′
D. GrayF. Diabaté
Aaron Lennon65′
72′
J. Vardy

assist: K. Iheanacho

C. WoodJ. Hendrick
75′
Ashley Barnes81′
A. BarnesS. Vokes
85′
86′
K. SchmeichelB. Hamer
87′Kelechi Iheanacho
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal6
2Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots15
3Blocked Shots5
5Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls10
4Corner Kicks8
0Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves1
292Total passes449
171Passes accurate325
59%Passes %72%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is 6.35, compared to 6.78 for Leicester. 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 Leicester's best-rated player is H. Choudhury (6.78).

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester'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 Leicester's 4 rated 6.78. 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 2 for Leicester 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 84% for Leicester. 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester average 28.0 (youngest: H. Choudhury (28), oldest: H. Choudhury (28)). 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 30 for Leicester. 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.

Burnley4-4-24-4-1-1Leicester
GKDEFMIDFWD
29Pope23Ward28Long2Lowton5Tarkows.25Lennon4Cork17Guðmund.18Westwood10Barnes11Wood1Schmeic.2Simpson5Morgan15Maguire3Chilwell14Silva26Mahrez7Gray38Choudhu.20Okazaki9Vardy

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: C. Puel

BurnleyPosition StrengthLeicester
6.35
Avg Rating
6.78
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.78
0G 0A0G 0A
6.35Forward (2 v 2)
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-2
29GoalkeeperN. Pope
23DefenderS. Ward
28DefenderK. Long
2DefenderM. Lowton
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
25MidfielderA. Lennon
4MidfielderJ. Cork
17MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
18MidfielderA. Westwood
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
11ForwardC. Wood
Leicester4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
2DefenderD. Simpson
5DefenderW. Morgan
15DefenderH. Maguire
3DefenderB. Chilwell
14MidfielderAdrien Silva
26MidfielderR. Mahrez
7MidfielderD. Gray
38MidfielderH. Choudhury6.8
20ForwardS. Okazaki
9ForwardJ. Vardy

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Leicester 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by C. Wood 6′, K. Long 9′, J. Vardy 72′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 38% possession while Leicester held 62%. Burnley had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for Leicester. Burnley made 2 substitutions, Leicester made 3.

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Burnley vs Leicester Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Burnley
2
wins
Drawn
6
Leicester
11
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

Recent Form

Burnley

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Leicester

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Match Prediction

Burnley

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Leicester

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Leicester

62%Form38%
53%Attack47%
56%Defence44%
29%Head-to-head71%

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.

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: Leicester

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026