Round 36 ·
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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 entered this 2-2 draw as a clear pressure test, and the result left both sides with mixed feelings. It preserved a point for each club, but it also showed that neither team fully turned pressure into separation when the match demanded a decisive spell. For Cyprus-based readers following the Premier League race closely, it was the kind of draw that shifted short-term momentum without giving either dressing room complete comfort.
The opening period finished 1-1, which fit the shape of the contest. Burnley’s 4-3-3 brought energy in the pressing phases and enough width to keep Villa honest, while Unai Emery’s 4-2-3-1 gave Aston Villa better structure between the lines. Both coaches managed risk well, and that caution made sense in a game where confidence and control mattered as much as direct attacking moments. Yet neither side found a sustained final-third edge, and the match never settled into one clear pattern for long.
In tactical terms, the draw reflected two organised teams rather than two passive ones. Burnley competed well in transitions and tried to carry pressure forward through quicker sequences, while Villa looked for calmer possession and more measured progress into advanced areas. The balance of the game suggested disciplined coaching on both benches, but also a lack of consistent sharpness around the box. Chances were created, pressure was applied, but the decisive separation never arrived.
Three substitutions shaped the second-half dynamics, and that change in personnel helped keep the contest alive until the end. The alterations did not produce a dominant shift for either side, but they did alter the tempo and refreshed the pressing intensity at key moments. For both managers, the match offered evidence that the structure was sound enough, even if the final pass and the final action were not precise enough to fully reward the work done without the ball.
In the end, the point each team earned may have steadied confidence, but the result also left both with work to do before the next test.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both Burnley and Aston Villa will feel the consequences of every loose touch, missed duel and rushed decision. For Burnley, the match will be about character under strain; for Aston Villa, it will be about turning control into a result without losing tactical discipline. In a Premier League setting watched closely in Cyprus, the margin for error will be small and the emotional tone should be intense from the first whistle.
Without advanced metrics, the story will be read through momentum, chance quality and control phases. Burnley’s 4-3-3 will likely aim to press with purpose, but Mike Jackson will be judged on how well that pressure is balanced with rest-defense organisation. If the first line of press is beaten too easily, Aston Villa should find cleaner routes through midfield and into the final third. If Burnley recover the ball high and keep their distances compact, they could force the visitors into a more fragmented rhythm.
Aston Villa’s 4-2-3-1 will probably be designed to absorb pressure and then attack in transitions, especially if Burnley commit numbers forward. Unai Emery’s side will be expected to manage the game in phases rather than chase constant dominance. If the match remains level after the first hour, Emery’s bench timing could become decisive, especially if fresh legs are used to change the pace of possession and attack set spaces behind Burnley’s back line. In a tight contest, substitution timing may carry as much weight as the starting shape.
This will be a test of character and tactical discipline, and the side that protects its structure best may decide the match.
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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