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Burnley vs Brighton

Turf Moor, Burnley26 July 2020 at 16:00
12
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Burnley
Brighton
Kick Off
Josh Brownhill5′
20′
Y. Bissouma
C. Wood

assist: E. Pieters

44′
Half Time
50′
A. Connolly

assist: N. Maupay

73′
S. MarchBernardo
73′
Y. BissoumaD. Pröpper
74′
A. Mac AllisterA. Mooy
J. Guðmunds­sonR. Brady
75′
J. RodriguezM. Vydra
78′
Phil Bardsley85′
Erik Pieters90′
90+3′
N. MaupayA. Jahanbakhsh
90′
A. ConnollyG. Murray
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
8Shots off Goal6
13Total Shots15
3Blocked Shots5
10Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox6
11Fouls11
6Corner Kicks7
3Offsides2
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
378Total passes334
283Passes accurate259
75%Passes %78%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is —, compared to 6.71 for Brighton. 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 Brighton's best-rated player is L. Dunk (6.96).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Burnley have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Brighton's starters account for 1 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by L. Dunk (1G). 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 Brighton's 3-man backline averaging 6.96. 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 Brighton's 4 rated 6.45. 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 3 for Brighton 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 92% for Brighton. 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 10 for Brighton. 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 Brighton average 30.0 (youngest: T. Lamptey (25), oldest: L. Dunk (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 0 league appearances each, versus 11 for Brighton. 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.

Burnley4-4-23-4-1-2Brighton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pope23Pieters26Bardsley28Long5Tarkows.7Guðmund.18Westwood8Brownhi.19Rodrigu.9Wood11McNeil1Ryan15Webster33Burn5Dunk2Lamptey6Stephens20March8Bissouma10Allister7Maupay44Connolly

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

Substitutes

Coach: G. Potter

BurnleyPosition StrengthBrighton
Avg Rating
6.71
Defender (4 v 3)6.96
0G 0A1G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.45
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Pope
23DefenderE. Pieters
26DefenderP. Bardsley
28DefenderK. Long
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
7MidfielderJ. Guðmunds­son
18MidfielderA. Westwood
8MidfielderJ. Brownhill
11MidfielderD. McNeil
19ForwardJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardC. Wood
Brighton3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
15DefenderA. Webster
33DefenderD. Burn
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
2MidfielderT. Lamptey
6MidfielderD. Stephens
20MidfielderS. March6.5
8MidfielderY. Bissouma
10ForwardA. Mac Allister
7ForwardN. Maupay
44ForwardA. Connolly

Match Summary

Brighton defeated Burnley 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by Y. Bissouma 20′, C. Wood 44′, A. Connolly 50′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 54% possession while Brighton held 46%. Burnley had 13 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Brighton. Burnley made 2 substitutions, Brighton made 5.

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Brighton Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Burnley
5
wins
Drawn
10
Brighton
6
wins
Total goals
38 · 1.8/match
Both scored
9/21 · 43%
Over 2.5
5/21 · 24%

Recent Form

Burnley

DLLLLL

Brighton

WLWDWW

Match Prediction

Burnley

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Brighton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Burnley or draw

64%Form36%
67%Attack33%
75%Defence25%
75%Head-to-head25%

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: Brighton

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026