Round 36 ·
Updated:
Full Time
2 – 2
Half Time
1 – 1
Full Time
2 – 2
Goal Scorers
Attacks
Ball Possession
Corners
Dangerous Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Offsides
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Total Passes
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Burnley and Aston Villa shared a 2-2 draw in a pressure-heavy Premier League contest that left both clubs with points, but perhaps not the full momentum either side had wanted. For Burnley, the result offered a measure of resilience at a time when control and confidence mattered. For Aston Villa, it preserved their short-term stability, yet it also suggested that pressure alone did not produce the decisive separation they had needed.
The match finished level after a first half that had already settled at 1-1, and the pattern held throughout: both sides created moments, both sides absorbed pressure, and neither side managed to turn territorial spells into a clean finish. In that sense, the draw reflected two teams who limited risk well enough, but who could not unlock a sustained final-third edge when the game tightened.
Burnley lined up in a 4-3-3, while Unai Emery’s Villa used a 4-2-3-1. The shape battle produced a disciplined contest rather than an open one. Burnley’s wide play and pressing phases asked questions, while Villa’s compact midfield structure helped them protect central areas and transition with purpose. However, neither coach found a tactical switch that consistently tilted the balance.
The most telling feature was how evenly the pressure was spread across the 90 minutes. Burnley worked to push the tempo and force errors, while Villa tried to manage possession and break lines with more control. Yet the final pass and the final action never fully aligned for either side, and that lack of precision kept the game on a knife-edge.
Three substitutions shaped the second-half dynamics, and they added fresh legs without changing the final outcome. Those changes helped both teams sustain intensity in the pressing and transition phases, but the decisive chances created remained limited. In a match built around momentum, the balance stayed remarkably fragile.
It was a respectable point for both teams, with no humiliation in the draw and no clear winner in the tactical duel. What came next would depend on which side used this result to build cleaner decision-making in the final third.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test for both Burnley and Aston Villa, with momentum at stake and the margin for error likely to feel thin from the first whistle. With character and tactical discipline under the spotlight, this match will ask which side can stay composed when the game becomes tense and the spaces begin to narrow.
Burnley’s 4-3-3 will need to strike a careful balance between pressing with conviction and protecting the space behind that first wave of pressure. Mike Jackson will be judged on whether his side can keep their rest-defense organised while still forcing Villa into rushed decisions. If Burnley can win the ball in useful areas, they will be able to create chances from quicker transitions rather than trying to build everything through long possession spells.
Aston Villa’s 4-2-3-1 should give Unai Emery a platform to control phases of the match and manage the tempo more cleanly. Their shape will likely allow them to work through the middle and then use the wide areas to stretch Burnley’s back line. If Villa can keep possession with purpose, they may be able to reduce the game’s volatility and force Burnley to defend repeated attacks rather than launch their own.
The tactical picture will probably be shaped by the first hour. If the match remains level after 60 minutes, Emery’s bench timing could become decisive, especially in a fixture where fresh legs might alter pressing patterns and sharpen the final pass. Burnley, meanwhile, will need their compactness to hold up under pressure, because any lapse in concentration around set pieces or second balls could quickly change the tone.
This could be decided by who handles pressure better in midfield and on set pieces.
A chance presents itself to John McGinn from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
The cross by Lucas Digne from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but Max Weiss saves it
Kyle Walker from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Burnley: 32%, Aston Villa: 68%.
Goal kick for Burnley
Axel Tuanzebe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ian Maatsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution.
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ian Maatsen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Burnley are in control of the ball.
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Lucas Pires from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Lesley Ugochukwu
Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Loum Tchaouna makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Burnley: 31%, Aston Villa: 69%.
Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jaidon Anthony is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Hannibal Mejbri is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Lyle Foster.
Goal kick for Burnley
The game is restarted
Hannibal Mejbri is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Esteve from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lesley Ugochukwu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Youri Tielemans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Maxime Esteve from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Burnley: 32%, Aston Villa: 68%.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Zian Flemming is blocked
The referee signals a free kick as Ross Barkley from Aston Villa trips Loum Tchaouna
Florentino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Yellow card for Zian Flemming
Zian Flemming is shown a yellow card by the referee
The ref blows his whistle. Zian Flemming charged Ezri Konsa from behind and it's a free-kick
Ball possession: Burnley: 31%, Aston Villa: 69%.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Lesley Ugochukwu made the key pass for the goal!
Hannibal Mejbri provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Zian Flemming scores with the right foot!
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Jaidon Anthony makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Hannibal Mejbri wins an air challenge against Tyrone Mings
The ref blows his whistle. Hannibal Mejbri charged Youri Tielemans from behind and it's a free-kick
Emiliano Martinez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Emiliano Martinez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ball possession: Burnley: 30%, Aston Villa: 70%.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Good effort by Jaidon Anthony as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it
Burnley are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Zian Flemming from Burnley trips Ezri Konsa
The cross by Kyle Walker from Burnley successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Burnley start a counter attack
Goal kick for Burnley
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Max Weiss as he comes out and claims the ball
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
John McGinn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tyrone Mings wins an air challenge against Zian Flemming
Maxime Esteve from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Burnley: 31%, Aston Villa: 69%.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Loum Tchaouna relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Pires from Burnley concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Tyrone Mings
Tyrone Mings is shown a yellow card by the referee
Obstruction as Tyrone Mings cuts off the run of Hannibal Mejbri. A free-kick is awarded.
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Burnley take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Zian Flemming commits a rough foul on Ezri Konsa
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
A shot by John McGinn is blocked
The cross by Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Burnley: 31%, Aston Villa: 69%.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Burnley
Zian Flemming fouls Youri Tielemans
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jaidon Anthony swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Florentino fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Burnley are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Burnley: 28%, Aston Villa: 72%.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ian Maatsen successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Hannibal Mejbri is blocked
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Lucas Pires makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Zian Flemming from Burnley trips Ezri Konsa
John McGinn provided the assist for the goal.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ross Barkley shoots from outside the box, but Max Weiss has it under control
Ross Barkley tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Weiss
G O O O A A A L - Ross Barkley Aston Villa scores with a header.
John McGinn from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
Max Weiss makes a crucial save!
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Aston Villa is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
Ball possession: Burnley: 28%, Aston Villa: 72%.
G O O O O A A A L! Aston Villa score! Ollie Watkins is on the scoresheet.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
A shot by Youri Tielemans is blocked
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Axel Tuanzebe wins an air challenge against Ollie Watkins
Goal kick for Burnley
A chance presents itself to Ross Barkley from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by John McGinn is blocked
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
Hannibal Mejbri successfully blocks the shot
Lucas Pires from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Youri Tielemans shoots from outside the box, but Max Weiss has it under control
Youri Tielemans tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Weiss
Ball possession: Burnley: 30%, Aston Villa: 70%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
Reckless challenge there. Lucas Pires commits a rough foul on John McGinn
Goal kick for Burnley
The cross by Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Jaidon Anthony from Burnley trips Matty Cash
Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Tyrone Mings is penalised for pushing Hannibal Mejbri
Kyle Walker makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Burnley: 31%, Aston Villa: 69%.
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley trips Youri Tielemans
The cross by Loum Tchaouna from Burnley successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Zian Flemming should have scored from that position
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Lucas Pires relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Zian Flemming from Burnley trips Ezri Konsa
Florentino relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Florentino from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Burnley: 34%, Aston Villa: 66%.
Loum Tchaouna makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Maxime Esteve from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Burnley
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kyle Walker is penalised for pushing Morgan Rogers
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Kyle Walker
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Maxime Esteve makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Burnley: 42%, Aston Villa: 58%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Florentino from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Axel Tuanzebe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Burnley
A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Florentino successfully blocks the shot
Maxime Esteve relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Burnley: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
Florentino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Pires is penalised for pushing John McGinn
A shot by Zian Flemming is blocked
Ross Barkley from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hannibal Mejbri
Burnley are trying to create something here.
A shot by Loum Tchaouna is blocked
Hannibal Mejbri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa concedes a foul on Lesley Ugochukwu but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Ball possession: Burnley: 70%, Aston Villa: 30%.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Burnley managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O O O A A L - Jaidon Anthony finds the net with the right foot!
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Max Weiss from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Kyle Walker relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
The referee signals a free kick as Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa trips Loum Tchaouna
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked
Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tyrone Mings makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucas Pires successfully blocks the shot
Florentino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Burnley: 76%, Aston Villa: 24%.
The ref blows his whistle. Matty Cash charged Jaidon Anthony from behind and it's a free-kick
Burnley are in control of the ball.
Loum Tchaouna makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Burnley
Goal kick for Aston Villa
The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Axel Tuanzebe from Burnley intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The ref blows his whistle. Lesley Ugochukwu charged Ross Barkley from behind and it's a free-kick
Burnley take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Victor Nilsson Lindeloef makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Axel Tuanzebe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Burnley are trying to create something here.
Lesley Ugochukwu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Burnley kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Burnley are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | |
| 4 |
Aston Villa
Away
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38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 |
Burnley
Home
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38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
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