Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
Updated
Burnley won: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland in the Premier League (Round 2) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Turf Moor, Burnley. Burnley goals: Josh Cullen 47', Jaidon Anthony 88'. Expected goals: 1.01-0.77. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Jaidon Anthony (8.7).
Match report
Burnley beat Sunderland 2-0
Burnley got the better of Sunderland 2-0 at Turf Moor on Saturday 23 August in the Premier League.
Josh Cullen put Burnley ahead on 47' (1-0) and Jaidon Anthony made it 2-0 on 88'.
Burnley had 42% of the ball, shots were 7-9 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.01-0.77.
Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 21,285. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Match stats
| Burnley | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.01 | 0.77 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 356 (81%) | 530 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 6 |
Lineups
Burnley (4-2-3-1): Martin Dúbravka, Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, Quilindschy Hartman, Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Cullen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony, Lyle Foster
Sunderland (4-3-3): Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Habib Diarra, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi, Eliezer Mayenda, Simon Adingra
Key events
- 9' · Substitution · Jenson Seelt for Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)
- 19' · Yellow card · Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 47' · Goal · Josh Cullen (Burnley)
- 63' · Substitution · Wilson Isidor for Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
- 63' · Substitution · Enzo Le Fée for Simon Adingra (Sunderland)
- 63' · Substitution · Patrick Roberts for Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)
- 69' · Substitution · Oliver Sonne for Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley)
- 69' · Substitution · Josh Laurent for Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley)
- 80' · Substitution · Marc Guiu for Habib Diarra (Sunderland)
- 83' · Substitution · Loum Tchaouna for Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley)
- 83' · Substitution · Joe Worrall for Maxime Estève (Burnley)
- 86' · Substitution · Zian Flemming for Lyle Foster (Burnley)
- 88' · Goal · Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Burnley 4, draws 8, Sunderland 8.
Questions
Who won Burnley vs Sunderland?
Burnley won, 2-0 (Premier League) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Burnley vs Sunderland?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Turf Moor, Burnley, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Sunderland?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Burnley 4 wins, 8 draws, Sunderland 8 wins (goals 22-25).