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Burnley vs Southampton

Turf Moor, Burnley21 April 2022 at 19:45
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Referee: S. Attwell

Match Events

Burnley
Southampton
Kick Off
C. Roberts

assist: J. Brownhill

12′
Jack Cork38′
N. Collins

assist: J. Brownhill

44′
Goal confirmed45+1′
VAR
Half Time
Goal cancelled64′
VAR
65′
M. ElyounoussiN. Redmond
M. CornetA. Lennon
66′
66′
S. ArmstrongC. Adams
James Tarkowski73′
73′Jan Bednarek
W. WeghorstM. Vydra
78′
79′Romain Perraud
83′
K. Walker-PetersV. Livramento
Penalty cancelled87′
VAR
D. McNeilM. Lowton
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots11
6Blocked Shots4
11Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox1
7Fouls7
10Corner Kicks10
3Offsides2
43%Ball Possession57%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
354Total passes479
244Passes accurate396
69%Passes %83%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Burnley is —, compared to 6.72 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 —, while Southampton's best-rated player is Oriol Romeu (6.72).

Defensive Solidity

Burnley deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 3-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 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 —, compared to 2 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 78% 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 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 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 — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Southampton average 34.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: Oriol Romeu (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 6 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.

Burnley4-4-23-1-4-2Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Pope5Tarkows.3Taylor14Roberts22Collins4Cork8Brownhi.19Rodrigu.9Weghorst20Cornet11McNeil44Forster35Bednarek15Perraud4Lyanco2Walker-.43Valery6Romeu17Armstro.24Elyouno.8Ward-Pr.18Broja

Substitutes

Coach: M. Jackson

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hasenhüttl

BurnleyPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.72
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Pope
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
3DefenderC. Taylor
14DefenderC. Roberts
22DefenderN. Collins
4MidfielderJ. Cork
8MidfielderJ. Brownhill
20MidfielderM. Cornet
11MidfielderD. McNeil
19ForwardJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardW. Weghorst
Southampton3-1-4-2
44GoalkeeperF. Forster
35DefenderJ. Bednarek
4DefenderLyanco
43DefenderY. Valery
15MidfielderR. Perraud
2MidfielderK. Walker-Peters
6MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
17MidfielderS. Armstrong
8MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
24ForwardM. Elyounoussi
18ForwardA. Broja

Match Summary

Burnley defeated Southampton 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by C. Roberts 12′, N. Collins 44′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Burnley had 43% possession while Southampton held 57%. Burnley had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Southampton. Burnley made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Nathan Collins 45′), Goal cancelled (Jay Rodriguez 64′), Penalty cancelled (James Tarkowski 87′).

Rivalry since 2011

Burnley vs Southampton Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Burnley
6
wins
Drawn
5
Southampton
6
wins
Total goals
41 · 2.4/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
6/17 · 35%

Recent Form

Burnley

DLLLLL

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Burnley

33%

Home win

 

33%

Draw

Southampton

33%

Away win

Model advice

No predictions available

50%Form50%
50%Attack50%
55%Defence45%
50%Head-to-head50%

Injuries & Suspensions

Burnley

  • DoubtfulJ. Gudmundsson
  • DoubtfulB. Mee
  • DoubtfulA. Westwood
  • DoubtfulE. Pieters

Southampton

  • DoubtfulA. McCarthy

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: 4.4%

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 36.6%Draw 29.6%Away 38.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.252.55
Max2.753.482.69
Over 2.5: 50.5%Under 2.5: 52.1%
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 market35.6%28.1%36.3%
Public market34.5%29.2%36.2%
Δ1.0%1.1%0.1%

Burnley vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Burnley
Result vs. Market: Southampton (38%)

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:20Southampton
16Shots11
6Shots on target3

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