Match report

Burnley Defeats Norwich 2-0 in Premier League

Norwich
Norwich
0–2
FT
Burnley
Burnley
Jul 18, 2020

Burnley stunned Norwich with a 2-0 victory in the Premier League on Saturday. The game took a dramatic turn when Norwich's E. Buendia was sent off for a red card in the 35th minute, followed by J. Drmic's dismissal just before halftime. Burnley capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring a goal in injury time through C. Wood and an own goal by B. Godfrey, sealing their win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Norwich 0–2 Burnley
  • • E. Buendia (Norwich) received a red card at the 35th minute
  • • J. Drmic (Norwich) received a red card just before halftime
  • • C. Wood (Burnley) scored a goal in the 45th minute
  • • B. Godfrey (Norwich) scored an own goal at the 80th minute

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Krul (G)
  • 15 T. Klose (D)
  • 4 B. Godfrey (D)
  • 12 J. Lewis (D)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 27 A. Tettey (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 11 O. Hernández (M)
  • 17 E. Buendía (M)
  • 14 T. Cantwell (M)
  • 20 J. Drmic (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Zimmermann
  • 7 L. Rupp
  • 35 A. Idah
  • 8 M. Vrančić
  • 43 A. Famewo
  • 33 M. McGovern
  • 18 M. Stiepermann
  • 56 J. Martin
  • 22 T. Pukki

Burnley

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 23 E. Pieters (D)
  • 26 P. Bardsley (D)
  • 28 K. Long (D)
  • 5 J. Tarkowski (D)
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 18 A. Westwood (M)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 19 J. Rodriguez (F)
  • 9 C. Wood (F)
  • 11 D. McNeil (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Brady
  • 27 M. Vydra
  • 47 J. Mumbongo
  • 33 M. Thompson
  • 15 B. Peacock-Farrell
  • 41 J. Benson
  • 44 M. Goodridge
  • 45 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 34 J. Dunne

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    35' Norwich Card · Red Card
    E. Buendia
  2. Burnley
    45'+5 Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wood · Assist: J. Guðmunds­son
  3. Norwich
    45' Norwich Card · Red Card
    J. Drmic
  4. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Klose · On: C. Zimmermann
  5. Burnley
    60' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guðmunds­son · On: R. Brady
  6. Norwich
    76' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Cantwell · On: L. Rupp
  7. Burnley
    79' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Wood · On: M. Vydra
  8. Burnley
    80' Burnley Goal · Own Goal
    B. Godfrey
  9. Norwich
    86' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: A. Idah
  10. Norwich
    90'+3 Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Tettey · On: M. Vrančić

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Burnley
Fouls 9 16
Pass Accuracy 75% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 2 0
Total Shots 6 23
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 354 468
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 2 8
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 267 404
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich's red cards to E. Buendia and J. Drmic significantly altered the game, leaving them a man down in the second half.
  • ▸ Burnley's goal by C. Wood in injury time before halftime provided a crucial psychological edge, followed by the own goal by B. Godfrey, which sealed their victory.