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Burnley vs Leicester

Turf Moor, Burnley19 January 2020 at 14:00
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Match Events

Burnley
Leicester
Kick Off
33′
H. Barnes

assist: D. Praet

Half Time
C. Wood
56′
Ben Mee67′
74′
Ayoze PérezK. Iheanacho
74′
D. PraetY. Tielemans
A. Westwood
79′
C. WoodA. Lennon
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal8
2Shots off Goal6
8Total Shots18
1Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox12
3Shots outsidebox6
14Fouls8
4Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
44%Ball Possession56%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves3
386Total passes492
282Passes accurate388
73%Passes %79%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is —, compared to 6.76 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 —, while Leicester's best-rated player is Ricardo Pereira (6.76).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Burnley have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Leicester's starters account for 2 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by Ricardo Pereira (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 Leicester's 4-man backline averaging 6.76. 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 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 —, compared to 1 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 79% 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 0 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 — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Leicester average 32.0 (youngest: Ricardo Pereira (32), oldest: Ricardo Pereira (32)). 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 0 league appearances each, versus 38 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.

Burnley4-4-24-1-4-1Leicester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pope26Bardsley6Mee5Tarkows.3Taylor4Cork18Westwood13Hendrick19Rodrigu.9Wood11McNeil1Schmeic.28Fuchs6Evans21Pereira4Söyüncü24Mendy26Praet10Maddison15Barnes9Vardy17Pérez

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: B. Rodgers

BurnleyPosition StrengthLeicester
Avg Rating
6.76
Defender (4 v 4)6.76
0G 0A2G 1A
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Pope
26DefenderP. Bardsley
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
3DefenderC. Taylor
4MidfielderJ. Cork
18MidfielderA. Westwood
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
11MidfielderD. McNeil
19ForwardJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardC. Wood
Leicester4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
28DefenderC. Fuchs
6DefenderJ. Evans
21DefenderRicardo Pereira6.82G1A
4DefenderÇ. Söyüncü
24MidfielderN. Mendy
26MidfielderD. Praet
10MidfielderJ. Maddison
15MidfielderH. Barnes
17MidfielderAyoze Pérez
9ForwardJ. Vardy

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Leicester 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by H. Barnes 33′, C. Wood 56′, A. Westwood 79′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 44% possession while Leicester held 56%. Burnley had 8 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (8 on target) for Leicester. Burnley made 1 substitutions, Leicester made 2.

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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

Winner : Leicester

33%Form67%
22%Attack78%
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