Match report
Crystal Palace Defeats Burnley 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Burnley
0–1
FT
Crystal Palace
Dec 3, 2025
In a tightly contested Premier League encounter at Turf Moor, Crystal Palace emerged victorious over Burnley with Daniel Muñoz scoring the decisive goal in the 44th minute. Despite numerous substitutions and attempts to turn the game around, Burnley could not find an equalizer against a well-organized Crystal Palace team.
Key Facts
- • Daniel Muñoz scored for Crystal Palace at 44 minutes.
- • Muñoz's goal was assisted by M. Guéhi.
- • Burnley made five substitutions: L. Tchaouna, J. Anthony, Z. Flemming, Florentino, and J. Cullen.
- • Crystal Palace made four substitutions: J. Mateta, Y. Pino, A. Wharton, and D. Kamada.
Lineups
Burnley
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Dubravka (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 18 H. Ekdal (D)
- 5 M. Esteve (D)
- 3 Q. Hartman (D)
- 17 L. Tchaouna (M)
- 24 J. Cullen (M)
- 16 Florentino (M)
- 11 J. Anthony (M)
- 19 Z. Flemming (F)
- 9 L. Foster (F)
Substitutes
- 13 M. Weiss
- 4 J. Worrall
- 7 J. Bruun Larsen
- 8 L. Ugochukwu
- 10 M. Edwards
- 27 A. Broja
- 23 Lucas Pires
- 29 J. Laurent
- 28 H. Mejbri
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Henderson (G)
- 26 C. Richards (D)
- 5 M. Lacroix (D)
- 6 M. Guehi (D)
- 2 D. Munoz (M)
- 20 A. Wharton (M)
- 8 J. Lerma (M)
- 3 T. Mitchell (M)
- 18 D. Kamada (F)
- 10 Y. Pino (F)
- 14 J. Mateta (F)
Substitutes
- 31 R. Matthews
- 44 W. Benitez
- 9 E. Nketiah
- 12 C. Uche
- 17 N. Clyne
- 19 W. Hughes
- 21 R. Esse
- 23 J. Canvot
- 55 J. Devenny
Timeline
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44' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalDaniel Muñoz · Assist: M. Guéhi
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46' Burnley subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Tchaouna · On: J. Bruun Larsen
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58' Burnley subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Anthony · On: M. Edwards
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59' Burnley subst · Substitution 3Off: Z. Flemming · On: H. Mejbri
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64' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Mateta · On: E. Nketiah
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64' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Pino · On: J. Devenny
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71' Burnley subst · Substitution 4Off: Florentino · On: L. Ugochukwu
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76' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Wharton · On: W. Hughes
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81' Burnley subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Cullen · On: A. Broja
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88' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kamada · On: J. Canvot
Match Stats
| Stat | Burnley | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 567 | 417 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 0.95 | 0.59 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 474 | 309 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Daniel Muñoz's goal in the 44th minute shifted momentum to Crystal Palace.
- ▸ Burnley's early substitutions did not significantly alter their struggle to create scoring opportunities against a solid Crystal Palace defense.