Burnley 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Updated
Burnley won: Burnley 2-1 Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Round 44) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 at Turf Moor, Burnley. Burnley goals: Josh Brownhill 28', Josh Brownhill 44' (pen). Sheffield Utd goals: Thomas Cannon 37'. Expected goals: 2.04-0.80. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Josh Brownhill (8.8).
Match report
Burnley beat Sheffield Utd 2-1
Burnley narrowly beat Sheffield Utd 2-1 at Turf Moor on Monday 21 April in the Championship.
Josh Brownhill put Burnley ahead on 28' (1-0), Thomas Cannon levelled for Sheffield Utd on 37' (1-1) and Josh Brownhill restored Burnley's lead from the penalty spot on 44' (2-1).
Burnley had 52% of the ball, shots were 10-15 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.04-0.80. Burnley were the better side on chances, too.
Josh Brownhill (Burnley) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 21,486. Referee: David Webb.
Match stats
| Burnley | Sheffield Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.04 | 0.80 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 29 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 283 (77%) | 262 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 11 |
Lineups
Burnley (4-2-3-1): James Trafford, Connor Roberts, CJ Egan-Riley, Maxime Estève, Lucas Pires, Josh Brownhill, Josh Cullen, Marcus Edwards, Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony, Zian Flemming
Sheffield Utd (4-4-2): Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Ben Brereton Diaz, Sydie Peck, Vini Souza, Gustavo Hamer, Thomas Cannon, Kieffer Moore
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield Utd)
- 28' · Goal · Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
- 37' · Goal · Thomas Cannon (Sheffield Utd)
- 44' · Goal · Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Jack Robinson (Sheffield Utd)
- 60' · Substitution · Tyrese Campbell for Thomas Cannon (Sheffield Utd)
- 60' · Substitution · Jesurun Rak-Sakyi for Ben Brereton Diaz (Sheffield Utd)
- 62' · Substitution · Josh Laurent for Marcus Edwards (Burnley)
- 67' · Yellow card · Lucas Pires (Burnley)
- 74' · Substitution · Femi Seriki for Vini Souza (Sheffield Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Sam McCallum for Harrison Burrows (Sheffield Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Jeremy Sarmiento for Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)
- 81' · Substitution · Rhian Brewster for Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd)
- 88' · Substitution · Joe Worrall for Josh Brownhill (Burnley)
- 88' · Substitution · Ashley Barnes for Zian Flemming (Burnley)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Rhian Brewster (Sheffield Utd)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1994: Burnley 13, draws 4, Sheffield Utd 13.
Questions
Who won Burnley vs Sheffield Utd?
Burnley won, 2-1 (Championship) on Mon, 21 Apr 2025.
When and where is Burnley vs Sheffield Utd?
Mon, 21 Apr 2025, 16:30 UTC at Turf Moor, Burnley, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Sheffield Utd?
In 30 league meetings since 1994: Burnley 13 wins, 4 draws, Sheffield Utd 13 wins (goals 47-46).