Burnley 2-0 Sunderland - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Burnley vs Sunderland - result

Burnley 2-0 Sunderland in the Premier League at Turf Moor, Burnley on 23 August 2025. Scorers: Jaidon Anthony, Josh Cullen for Burnley. In their last 5 meetings, Burnley have won 1, Sunderland 2, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Burnley vs Sunderland?

Burnley 2-0 Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday 23 August 2025 at Turf Moor. Scorers: Jaidon Anthony, Josh Cullen for Burnley.

Where was Burnley vs Sunderland played?

Burnley vs Sunderland was played at Turf Moor in Burnley, the home ground of Burnley.

What is Burnley's recent form?

Burnley's last five results read W W W W L (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is Sunderland's recent form?

Sunderland's last five results read L W D W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Sunderland?

Across the last 5 meetings Burnley have won 1, Sunderland have won 2 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Sunderland 3-0 Burnley on 2 February 2026 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Burnley?

Lucas Pires leads Burnley with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Sunderland?

Brian Brobbey leads Sunderland with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Burnley vs Sunderland?

Michael Salisbury refereed Burnley vs Sunderland, averaging 23.0 fouls and 2.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Burnley vs Sunderland - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
2 Feb 2026	Premier League	Sunderland vs Burnley	3-0
17 Jan 2025	Championship	Burnley vs Sunderland	0-0
24 Aug 2024	Championship	Sunderland vs Burnley	1-0
31 Mar 2023	Championship	Burnley vs Sunderland	0-0
22 Oct 2022	Championship	Sunderland vs Burnley	2-4

Burnley 2-0 Sunderland: match stats

Stat	Burnley	Sunderland
Possession	42%	58%
Shots	7	9
Shots on target	2	1
Corners	4	3
Fouls	9	5
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	22	18
Passes	442	616

Burnley vs Sunderland goals and red cards

Burnley: J. Cullen 47', J. Anthony 88'.

Burnley season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.1	20 of 24
Goals against	2.1	24 of 24
Shots	13.3	11 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	18 of 24
Fouls	10.6	15 of 24
Tackles	11.9	24 of 24
Passes	456.8	7 of 24
Corners	4.9	15 of 24

Burnley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Zeki Amdouni (2), Josh Laurent (1), Largie Ramazani (1).
Assists: Jacob Bruun Larsen (1), Marcus Edwards (1), Reo Hatate (1).
Shots: Zeki Amdouni (24), Largie Ramazani (11), Ugo Raghouber (11).
Fouls: Josh Laurent (14), Zeki Amdouni (11), Hannibal (8).

Sunderland season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	15 of 20
Goals against	2	16 of 20
Shots	13.2	12 of 20
Shots on target	5	6 of 20
Fouls	13	3 of 20
Tackles	15.6	11 of 20
Passes	400.6	14 of 20
Corners	4	13 of 20

Sunderland player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Brian Brobbey (3), Enzo Le Fée (2), Wilson Isidor (1).
Assists: Thomas Meunier (2), Enzo Le Fée (1), Nilson Angulo (1).
Shots: Enzo Le Fée (14), Brian Brobbey (11), Nordi Mukiele (9).
Fouls: Dan Ballard (10), Reinildo Mandava (8), Wilson Isidor (8).