Match report

Chelsea Defeats Burnley 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Burnley
Burnley
0–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Nov 22, 2025

Chelsea demonstrated superior skill and tactical prowess to defeat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor. Goals from P. Neto and E. Fernandez ensured a comfortable win for the visitors, who controlled much of the game despite some late pressure from Burnley.

Key Facts

  • • P. Neto scored Chelsea's first goal in the 37th minute with an assist from J. Gittens.
  • • E. Fernandez netted the second for Chelsea in the 88th minute, assisted by M. Guiu.
  • • Burnley's K. Walker and H. Mejbri received yellow cards during the match.
  • • Chelsea had three substitutions: Badiashile replaced James, Gusto subbed Delap, and Guiu came on for João Pedro.

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dubravka (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 6 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 5 M. Esteve (D)
  • 3 Q. Hartman (D)
  • 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 16 Florentino (M)
  • 17 L. Tchaouna (F)
  • 19 Z. Flemming (F)
  • 11 J. Anthony (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Weiss
  • 7 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 9 L. Foster
  • 10 M. Edwards
  • 18 H. Ekdal
  • 23 Lucas Pires
  • 27 A. Broja
  • 28 H. Mejbri
  • 29 J. Laurent

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (M)
  • 11 J. Gittens (M)
  • 9 L. Delap (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 25 M. Caicedo
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 38 M. Guiu

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    37' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: J. Gittens
  2. Chelsea
    41' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    P. Neto

    Time wasting

  3. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. James · On: B. Badiashile
  4. Burnley
    49' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Delap · On: M. Gusto
  6. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    João Pedro

    Foul

  7. Burnley
    72' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Anthony · On: L. Foster
  8. Burnley
    72' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Flemming · On: A. Broja
  9. Burnley
    72' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: H. Mejbri
  10. Burnley
    76' Burnley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Tchaouna · On: J. Bruun Larsen
  11. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro · On: M. Guiu
  12. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    B. Badiashile

    Argument

  13. Burnley
    82' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    H. Mejbri

    Argument

  14. Burnley
    84' Burnley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Florentino · On: J. Laurent
  15. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez · Assist: M. Guiu

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Chelsea
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 418 524
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.44 1.72
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 329 439
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Neto's goal in the 37th minute shifted momentum decisively in Chelsea's favor.
  • ▸ E. Fernandez's late second goal at the 88-minute mark ensured a comfortable lead for Chelsea, effectively sealing their victory.