Match report

Burnley Stuns Manchester United With 2-2 Draw in Premier League

Burnley
Burnley
2–2
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United
Jan 7, 2026

Burnley stunned Manchester United with a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the latest Premier League fixture. Despite an early own goal from A. Heaven, Burnley managed to level through J. Anthony's strike and hold on for the point against the high-profile visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Burnley 2–2 Manchester United
  • • Own Goal by A. Heaven (13') for Burnley
  • • B. Sesko scored twice for Manchester United (50', 60')
  • • J. Anthony equalized for Burnley (66')
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides, including Mason Mount and M. Cunha for Manchester United

Lineups

Burnley

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dubravka (G)
  • 29 J. Laurent (D)
  • 5 M. Esteve (D)
  • 12 B. Humphreys (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (M)
  • 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 16 Florentino (M)
  • 23 Lucas Pires (M)
  • 10 M. Edwards (F)
  • 28 H. Mejbri (F)
  • 27 A. Broja (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Weiss
  • 3 Q. Hartman
  • 7 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 9 L. Foster
  • 11 J. Anthony
  • 17 L. Tchaouna
  • 18 H. Ekdal
  • 22 O. Sonne
  • 35 A. Barnes

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Lammens (G)
  • 2 D. Dalot (D)
  • 26 A. Heaven (D)
  • 6 L. Martinez (D)
  • 23 L. Shaw (D)
  • 25 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 18 Casemiro (M)
  • 10 M. Cunha (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 13 P. Dorgu (M)
  • 30 B. Sesko (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Bayindir
  • 5 H. Maguire
  • 7 M. Mount
  • 11 J. Zirkzee
  • 12 T. Malacia
  • 15 L. Yoro
  • 37 K. Mainoo
  • 38 J. Fletcher
  • 61 S. Lacey

Timeline

  1. Burnley
    13' Burnley Goal · Own Goal
    A. Heaven
  2. Burnley
    41' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    H. Mejbri

    Simulation

  3. Manchester United
    50' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
  4. Burnley
    58' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Mejbri · On: J. Anthony
  5. Manchester United
    60' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sesko · Assist: Patrick Dorgu
  6. Manchester United
    61' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: Mason Mount
  7. Manchester United
    61' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Heaven · On: L. Yoro
  8. Burnley
    66' Burnley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Anthony · Assist: M. Edwards
  9. Manchester United
    74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cunha · On: J. Zirkzee
  10. Manchester United
    74' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Casemiro · On: K. Mainoo
  11. Burnley
    76' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Broja · On: L. Foster
  12. Manchester United
    84' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ugarte · On: S. Lacey
  13. Burnley
    90'+2 Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Edwards · On: O. Sonne
  14. Burnley
    90'+5 Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Foster

Match Stats

Stat Burnley Manchester United
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 88%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 30
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 315 593
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 1 10
xG 0.24 2.55
Shots off Target 1 13
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 240 519
Shots Inside Box 6 21
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by A. Heaven gave Manchester United a quick lead but Burnley responded strongly.
  • ▸ B. Sesko's second goal put Manchester United ahead again, but Burnley showed resilience to equalize through J. Anthony late in the game.