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
This 2-2 draw had real weight for both Burnley and Aston Villa, because it left the feeling that pressure had been applied but never fully converted into separation. In a match framed by momentum and confidence, neither side gained the clear upper hand, and the outcome reflected two teams that managed the contest carefully without finding a decisive final edge.
Burnley’s 4-3-3 and Villa’s 4-2-3-1 produced a disciplined, competitive contest in which both coaches, Mike Jackson and Unai Emery, limited obvious risk well. That approach made sense under the circumstances, but it also meant the game often became a battle of positioning, pressing and transitions rather than a free-flowing exchange of chances. The 1-1 half-time score showed that neither side had been able to turn its pressure into lasting control.
After the break, the match continued in the same tense rhythm. Both teams found moments in the final third, but sustained possession rarely turned into clear separation, and neither attack consistently solved the opposition structure. The draw suggested that each side created enough to stay alive in the game, yet not enough to impose a clean-cut advantage. In that sense, the result felt fair: both teams had spells of threat, but neither converted them into a winning run of momentum.
Three substitutions shaped the second-half dynamics, and they altered the tempo without changing the overall balance. Those changes gave the game fresh energy, but they did not produce a decisive tactical breakthrough. From a managerial point of view, both benches appeared to prioritise control and avoid being exposed in transitions, and that cautious balance explained why the match stayed level. It was a respectable contest, but the final-third execution never quite matched the intensity of the pressure around the pitch.
What came next was a question of recovery, because both teams had left with points, but neither had fully answered the pressure test.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both Burnley and Aston Villa will know that the margins may carry real consequence. For Burnley, it will be about proving character under stress; for Aston Villa, it will be about showing tactical discipline when the game asks difficult questions. In a Premier League setting, these are the kind of afternoons where control phases, chance quality, and composure in transitions can shape the story.
Burnley’s 4-3-3 will likely be judged through the lens of pressing balance. If Mike Jackson’s side press too aggressively without support behind the ball, Villa could find space between the lines and punish the gaps. If the press is timed well, Burnley will have a chance to force rushed clearances, win second balls, and turn the contest into a more direct, physical exchange.
Aston Villa’s 4-2-3-1 should give Unai Emery a platform to manage possession and then accelerate in the right moments. Their shape will aim to control the central corridor, build patiently, and create clearer chances rather than forcing attacks too early. If the match remains level after the first hour, Emery’s bench timing could become decisive, especially if he can introduce fresh legs to alter the rhythm and exploit tiring defenders.
From an Icelandic reader’s perspective, this will resemble the kind of Premier League fixture where structure matters as much as flair. It will not be a question of reputation alone, but of which side can stay calm under pressure, keep its shape in transitions, and avoid giving away cheap openings. In a match like this, every sequence after the break could feel heavier than the last.
The deciding factor could be which coach adjusts first when the press, the possession game, and the bench all start to matter.
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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