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Leeds vs Burnley

Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire27 December 2020 at 12:00
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Referee: R. Jones

Match Events

Leeds
Burnley
Kick Off
P. Bamford

Penalty

5′
28′James Tarkowski
Half Time
RodrigoPablo Hernández
59′
M. KlichJ. Shackleton
66′
RaphinhaI. Poveda-Ocampo
70′
74′
E. PietersJ. Rodriguez
74′
J. BensonD. Stephens
79′Ashley Westwood
90′Ashley Barnes
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal6
5Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots14
2Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox4
8Fouls14
4Corner Kicks12
3Offsides2
51%Ball Possession49%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
424Total passes378
315Passes accurate271
74%Passes %72%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Leeds is 6.71, compared to 6.35 for Burnley. 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. Leeds's highest-rated starter is P. Struijk (6.84), while Burnley's best-rated player is A. Barnes (6.35).

Defensive Solidity

Leeds deploy 3 defenders rated 6.84 on average, against Burnley'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

Leeds field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Burnley's 4 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

Leeds start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.59, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging 6.35. 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 84% for Leeds and —% for Burnley. 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

Leeds's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Burnley. 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 Leeds's starting XI is 26.7 (youngest: I. Meslier (25), oldest: J. Harrison (29)), while Burnley average 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (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

Leeds's starters average 14 league appearances each, versus 6 for Burnley. 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.

Leeds3-3-3-14-4-2Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Meslier2Ayling15Dallas21Struijk43Klich23Phillips22Harrison20Rodrigo10Alioski9Bamford18Raphinha1Pope23Pieters2Lowton6Mee5Tarkows.3Taylor18Westwood8Brownhi.41Benson10Barnes9Wood

Substitutes

Coach: M. Bielsa

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

LeedsPosition StrengthBurnley
6.71
Avg Rating
6.35
6.84Defender (3 v 4)
0G 1A0G 0A
6.59Forward (3 v 2)6.35
0G 0A0G 0A
Leeds3-3-3-1
1GoalkeeperI. Meslier
2DefenderL. Ayling
21DefenderP. Struijk6.81A
23DefenderK. Phillips
15MidfielderS. Dallas
43MidfielderM. Klich
20MidfielderRodrigo
10MidfielderE. Alioski
22ForwardJ. Harrison6.6
9ForwardP. Bamford
18ForwardRaphinha
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Pope
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
3DefenderC. Taylor
23MidfielderE. Pieters
18MidfielderA. Westwood
8MidfielderJ. Brownhill
41MidfielderJ. Benson
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
9ForwardC. Wood

Match Summary

Leeds defeated Burnley 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by P. Bamford 5′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Leeds had 51% possession while Burnley held 49%. Leeds had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (6 on target) for Burnley. Leeds made 3 substitutions, Burnley made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Leeds vs Burnley Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Leeds
6
wins
Drawn
3
Burnley
6
wins
Total goals
34 · 2.3/match
Both scored
8/15 · 53%
Over 2.5
7/15 · 47%

Recent Form

Leeds

DWLDWW

Burnley

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Match Prediction

Leeds

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Burnley

43%Form57%
71%Attack29%
35%Defence65%
15%Head-to-head85%

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: Leeds

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026