Burnley 0-2 Chelsea: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Burnley 0-2 Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at Turf Moor started evenly, with both sides probing but Chelsea gradually asserting control through better possession and dribbling. The breakthrough came in the 37' when Pedro Neto scored for Chelsea, assisted by Jamie Gittens, giving the visitors a deserved lead going into half-time. Burnley struggled to create clear chances, managing just one corner compared to Chelsea's nine, as the Blues dominated the midfield battles.

In the second half, Chelsea made an early substitution with Benoit Badiashile replacing Reece James at 46', while Burnley responded with a triple change at 72' to inject energy. Yellow cards piled up, with Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri booked at 82' and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile at 81', adding tension to a scrappy period. The decisive moment arrived in the 88' as Enzo Fernandez netted Chelsea's second, assisted by Marc Guiu, sealing a comfortable victory despite Burnley's late efforts.

Chelsea's 56% possession and overwhelming 56 successful dribbles compared to Burnley's 14 underlined their dominance in maintaining control and breaking lines, which directly contributed to their two assists and eventual goals. Burnley's mere one corner against Chelsea's nine highlighted their lack of set-piece threat, while the home side's five substitutions—more than Chelsea's three—suggested desperation to change the game's flow, though it failed to yield any assists or goals. Cards were evenly distributed with Burnley receiving two yellows and Chelsea three, but no reds or penalties disrupted the rhythm, allowing Chelsea's superior stats to translate into a clean win without injury-time drama.

The substitution timings showed Burnley making wholesale changes at 72' where Lyle Foster replaced Jaidon Anthony, Armando Broja replaced Zian Flemming, and Hannibal Mejbri replaced Lesley Ugochukwu, followed by Jacob Bruun Larsen replacing Lorenz Assignon at 76' and Josh Laurent replacing Florentino at 84'; Chelsea's adjustments included Benoit Badiashile replacing Reece James at 46', Malo Gusto replacing Liam Delap at 67', and Marc Guiu replacing Joao Pedro at 76', with Guiu's introduction proving pivotal for the late assist.

Chelsea took the lead in the 37' through Pedro Neto's goal, assisted by Jamie Gittens, which shifted momentum firmly in their favour after a competitive opening. The second half saw disciplinary issues with yellow cards for Burnley's Kyle Walker at 49' and Hannibal Mejbri at 82', alongside Chelsea's Pedro Neto at 41', Joao Pedro at 69', and Benoit Badiashile at 81', heightening the intensity without leading to dismissals. Burnley's triple substitution at 72' aimed to spark a comeback but was overshadowed by Enzo Fernandez's 88' goal, assisted by substitute Marc Guiu, which confirmed the result in a match defined by Chelsea's clinical finishing.

Burnley lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, relying on a solid defensive base to counter Chelsea's attacks, with partnerships like those in midfield aiming to disrupt the visitors' rhythm though ultimately overpowered. Key roles saw players like Hannibal Mejbri coming on to add creativity, but the setup struggled against Chelsea's dribbling prowess.

Chelsea deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, allowing their attacking midfielders to exploit spaces effectively, with standout partnerships between the double pivot and forwards leading to two assists. Pedro Neto's role on the wing was crucial in breaking the deadlock, supported by timely contributions from substitutes like Marc Guiu.

Pedro Neto earned Man of the Match honours for his pivotal 37' goal that set Chelsea on course for victory, combining sharp dribbling with clinical finishing despite picking up a 41' yellow card. His performance epitomised the Blues' dominance, consistently threatening Burnley's defence and helping maintain momentum throughout.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Ham United (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leeds United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Sunderland (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Burnley find themselves languishing in 19th place with just 10 points, their form taking a hit with three consecutive losses including this 0-2 defeat to Chelsea, putting pressure on them to regroup quickly. They face Brentford, who sit 12th with 16 points, at home on 29 November at 15:00, offering a chance to halt the slide against mid-table opposition and climb away from the relegation zone.

Chelsea sit comfortably in second with 23 points, buoyed by three straight wins including this 2-0 triumph at Burnley, maintaining strong momentum in the title race. Their next challenge is an away clash against FC Barcelona in the Champions League on 25 November at 20:00, a high-stakes encounter that will test their credentials against top European competition.

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