Match report

Tottenham Defeats Burnley 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–0
FT
Burnley
Burnley
May 15, 2022

Tottenham secured a crucial 1-0 win against Burnley at home on Sunday, thanks to Harry Kane's penalty. The match was an essential victory as Tottenham continues to vie for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Despite a tense second half with several yellow cards issued, Tottenham managed to hold onto their lead and earn three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tottenham 1-0 Burnley
  • • Goal: Harry Kane (Penalty) in the first half of extra time at minute 45+8
  • • Yellow Cards for Burnley: Chris Roberts, Nick Pope
  • • Substitutions: Emerson Royal replaced Japhet Tanganga late on

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 33 B. Davies (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 12 Emerson (M)
  • 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
  • 27 Lucas Moura (F)
  • 5 P. Højbjerg (M)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 19 R. Sessegnon (M)
  • 10 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Kulusevski
  • 14 J. Rodon
  • 42 H. White
  • 40 B. Austin
  • 22 P. Gollini
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 8 H. Winks
  • 51 Matthew Craig
  • 23 S. Bergwijn

Burnley

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 28 K. Long (D)
  • 2 M. Lowton (D)
  • 3 C. Taylor (D)
  • 14 C. Roberts (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 J. Cork (M)
  • 8 J. Brownhill (M)
  • 10 A. Barnes (F)
  • 20 M. Cornet (F)
  • 11 D. McNeil (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 17 A. Lennon
  • 35 A. Gomez Mancini
  • 39 O. Dodgson
  • 13 W. Hennessey
  • 49 J. McGlynn
  • 37 B. Thomas
  • 44 D. Costelloe
  • 26 P. Bardsley

Timeline

  1. Burnley
    27' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    C. Roberts

    Time wasting

  2. Tottenham
    45'+4 Tottenham Var · Penalty awarded
    D. Sanchez
  3. Burnley
    45'+8 Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pope

    Argument

  4. Tottenham
    45'+8 Tottenham Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane
  5. Tottenham
    49' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Moura

    Foul

  6. Burnley
    78' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Barnes · On: W. Weghorst
  7. Burnley
    78' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Lowton · On: A. Lennon
  8. Tottenham
    79' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Moura · On: D. Kulusevski
  9. Tottenham
    86' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    H. Lloris

    Time wasting

  10. Tottenham
    90'+4 Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Kulusevski

    Foul

  11. Tottenham
    90' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Emerson Royal · On: J. Rodon

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Burnley
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 74%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 647 299
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 568 221
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's turning point came in the first half of extra time with Tottenham being awarded a penalty after a VAR review, leading to Harry Kane's decisive goal.
  • ▸ Tottenham's defensive resilience was critical, as they managed to withstand Burnley's late pressure without conceding despite receiving multiple yellow cards.