Match report

Fulham Stuns Burnley with Late Comeback, 3-2 (Premier League)

Burnley
Burnley
2–3
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Dec 13, 2025

Fulham managed to secure an exciting victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, scoring three crucial goals throughout the match despite a valiant effort by Burnley's L. Ugochukwu and O. Sonne. The game was filled with pivotal moments that shifted momentum in Fulham’s favor.

Key Facts

  • • E. Smith Rowe opened the scoring for Fulham at minute 9.
  • • L. Ugochukwu equalized for Burnley from an assist by J. Cullen at minute 21.
  • • Calvin Bassey restored Fulham's lead in the 31st minute with a goal from H. Wilson’s assist.
  • • H. Wilson scored his second of the game, from S. Chukwueze’s assist, to make it 3-1 for Fulham at minute 58.
  • • O. Sonne pulled one back for Burnley in the 86th minute but couldn't secure an equalizer.

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dubravka (G)
  • 6 A. Tuanzebe (D)
  • 18 H. Ekdal (D)
  • 5 M. Esteve (D)
  • 3 Q. Hartman (D)
  • 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 16 Florentino (M)
  • 9 L. Foster (F)
  • 27 A. Broja (F)
  • 7 J. Bruun Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Weiss
  • 4 J. Worrall
  • 10 M. Edwards
  • 11 J. Anthony
  • 17 L. Tchaouna
  • 19 Z. Flemming
  • 22 O. Sonne
  • 29 J. Laurent
  • 31 M. Tresor Ndayishimiye

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Leno (G)
  • 2 K. Tete (D)
  • 5 J. Andersen (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 16 S. Berge (M)
  • 17 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 32 E. Smith Rowe (M)
  • 19 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 7 R. Jimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 B. Lecomte
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 11 A. Traore
  • 15 J. Cuenca
  • 20 S. Lukic
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 22 Kevin
  • 24 J. King

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    9' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Smith Rowe · Assist: H. Wilson
  2. Burnley
    21' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Ugochukwu · Assist: J. Cullen
  3. Fulham
    31' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Calvin Bassey · Assist: H. Wilson
  4. Fulham
    37' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  5. Fulham
    58' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wilson · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  6. Burnley
    62' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Florentino · On: M. Edwards
  7. Burnley
    62' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Foster · On: Z. Flemming
  8. Burnley
    66' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cullen

    Foul

  9. Burnley
    77' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bruun Larsen · On: J. Anthony
  10. Burnley
    77' Burnley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Axel Tuanzebe · On: O. Sonne
  11. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Iwobi · On: S. Lukić
  12. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jiménez · On: J. King
  13. Fulham
    82' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Kenny Tete

    Time wasting

  14. Burnley
    83' Burnley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Ugochukwu · On: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  15. Burnley
    86' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Sonne
  16. Fulham
    89' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Wilson · On: Adama Traoré
  17. Fulham
    89' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: T. Castagne

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Fulham
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 536 479
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 2.46 2.23
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 444 393
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fulham's quick start with goals from E. Smith Rowe and Calvin Bassey set the tone, giving them a strong lead early on.
  • ▸ The 58th minute goal by H. Wilson was crucial in putting Fulham firmly ahead despite Burnley’s late push, which included O. Sonne's consolation goal.