Burnley 2-3 Fulham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Burnley 2-3 Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Fulham beat Burnley 2-3 in a lively encounter at Turf Moor. The visitors struck first when Emile Smith Rowe found the net in the ninth minute, but Burnley levelled through Lesley Ugochukwu at the 21-minute mark. Fulham regained the lead before the break as Calvin Bassey scored on 31 minutes, and they extended it further with Harry Wilson’s goal in the 58th minute, putting them in a strong position.

Burnley pulled one back late through Oliver Sonne in the 86th minute, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a point. This defeat extends Burnley’s dismal run of five straight league losses, highlighting their struggles at both ends of the pitch. Fulham, meanwhile, built on their recent wins against Tottenham and Sunderland to secure three points, despite back-to-back home defeats prior to this outing.

Burnley edged possession with just over half the ball, which translated into a clear advantage in corners as they racked up more than double Fulham’s tally, suggesting they pushed forward often but lacked the finishing touch. Fulham, however, looked sharper in transition with far more successful dribbles, allowing them to create better opportunities that led to three assists compared to Burnley’s one, underlining their efficiency on the counter.

Discipline saw Burnley pick up a single yellow card while Fulham collected two, with no reds on either side, keeping the game flowing without major disruptions. Both teams made good use of their benches, with Burnley bringing on five substitutes – including Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming at 62 minutes for Florentino and Lyle Foster, Jaidon Anthony and Oliver Sonne at 77 minutes for Jacob Bruun Larsen and Axel Tuanzebe, and Mike Tresor at 83 minutes for Lesley Ugochukwu – while Fulham used four, swapping Raúl Jiménez and Alex Iwobi for Josh King and Saša Lukić at 79 minutes, then Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson for Timothy Castagne and Adama Traoré at 89 minutes.

Fulham took an early lead when Emile Smith Rowe scored in the ninth minute, assisted by Harry Wilson, but Burnley responded with Lesley Ugochukwu’s equaliser on 21 minutes from a Josh Cullen assist. The visitors pulled ahead again through Calvin Bassey’s goal at 31 minutes, once more set up by Wilson, and Joachim Andersen picked up a yellow card shortly after in the 37th minute. Harry Wilson then extended Fulham’s advantage with his 58th-minute strike, assisted by Samuel Chukwueze, putting them in control.

Burnley made a double change at 62 minutes, with Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming replacing Florentino and Lyle Foster, but Josh Cullen’s yellow card at 66 minutes added to their frustrations. Further substitutions followed, including Jaidon Anthony and Oliver Sonne coming on for Jacob Bruun Larsen and Axel Tuanzebe at 77 minutes, and Mike Tresor for Lesley Ugochukwu at 83 minutes, which helped Sonne grab a late goal in the 86th. Fulham’s Kenny Tete earned a yellow at 82 minutes, and they made late switches at 79 minutes with Josh King and Saša Lukić for Raúl Jiménez and Alex Iwobi, followed by Timothy Castagne and Adama Traoré for Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson at 89 minutes.

Burnley lined up in a 4-3-3 shape, relying on midfield control from players like Lesley Ugochukwu and Josh Cullen, who linked up effectively for their first goal. Axel Tuanzebe anchored the defence before making way for Oliver Sonne, who proved impactful late on with his strike. Up front, Lyle Foster led the line until Zian Flemming took over, while Jacob Bruun Larsen provided width before Jaidon Anthony’s introduction.

Fulham set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Harry Wilson pulling strings in attack through his goal and two assists, supported by Emile Smith Rowe’s early strike. Calvin Bassey contributed from the back with his goal, and Samuel Chukwueze added creativity with an assist. Raúl Jiménez spearheaded the forward line before Josh King replaced him, while Alex Iwobi’s midfield role gave way to Saša Lukić late in the game.

Harry Wilson earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his standout performance, netting one goal and providing two assists that were crucial in Fulham’s victory. He also created two big chances and delivered three key passes, consistently threatening Burnley’s defence from start to finish before his late substitution.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sunderland (H)

Burnley have just suffered a 2-3 home defeat to Fulham, stretching their run of five consecutive league losses and leaving them in 19th place on 10 points, deep in relegation trouble. They face AFC Bournemouth next on 20 December 2025 at 15:00, with the visitors sitting 15th on 20 points, making this a vital chance for Burnley to halt their slide and close the gap on teams above the drop zone.

Fulham have just secured a 3-2 away win over Burnley, bouncing back from recent home defeats to Crystal Palace and Manchester City while building on victories against Tottenham and Sunderland. Currently 13th on 20 points, they host Newcastle United on 17 December 2025 at 20:15, with the opponents in 12th on 22 points, offering a shot at climbing the table in a tight mid-table battle.

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