Premier League
3:00 p.mFebruary 21, 2026
Regular season – 27
Stamford Bridge
Referee: Lewis Smith, England
Chelsea
Burnley
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1.81
Expected Goals (xG)
0.59
Passing by
522 (88%)
Accurate passes
231 (79%)
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1
G
Martin Dubravka
6.7
5
d
Maxime Esteve
7.0
4
d
Joe Worrall
6.6
2
d
Kyle Walker (C)
6.3
12
m
Bashir Humphreys
7.0
m
Hannibal Mejbri
30′ Stumbled
8
m
Lesley Ugochukwu
6.6
m
Josh Laurent
90+7′
11
F
Jaydon Anthony
6.3
10
F
Marcus Edwards
6.5
F
Zian Flemming
90+3′
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Z. Flemming’s stoppage-time strike grabbed a point for Burnley, denying Chelsea a crucial Premier League win at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, 5th in the league, sought to strengthen their bid for European qualification. They faced a struggling 19th-placed Burnley side desperate for points in their fight against relegation. The match promised a challenge for the visitors.
The game exploded into action immediately as Chelsea took an early lead. Just four minutes into the game, João Pedro found the back of the net. Pedro Neto provided the assist, making a precise pass that dissected the Burnley defence.
The intensity quickly rose, resulting in several yellow cards before the break. Burnley’s H. Mejbri was booked in the 30th minute for hooking a Chelsea player. Shortly after, Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana was shown a yellow card in the 34th minute for a similar offence.
Chelsea maintained their slender lead as the first half concluded. Despite controlling possession and creating chances, the Blues were unable to extend their lead. Burnley, meanwhile, knew they needed a significant change to affect the game.
The second half saw a pivotal moment in the 72nd minute. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana received his second yellow card for a tackle, which led to a red. This unfortunate dismissal forced the home side to play with ten men for the remainder of the competition.
With a numerical advantage, Burnley seized the initiative and pushed forward aggressively. Manager Vincent Kompany made strategic substitutions to strengthen his team’s attack. Chelsea adjusted their tactics, focusing on defensive solidity and counter-attacks.
Burnley’s persistence paid off dramatically in added time. In the 93rd minute, Z. Flemming equalized at home. James Ward-Prowse provided an excellent assist, allowing Flemming to secure a vital point for the Clarets.
The final moments were chaotic, with more cards being cast. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez and J. Hato saw yellow in stoppage time. Burnley’s J. Laurent was also booked, highlighting the frantic nature of the match’s conclusion.
Chelsea had 67% possession and recorded an expected goal (xG) of 1.81, but managed just 2 shots on target from 11 total shots. Burnley created the least with 33% possession and an xG of 0.59, but remarkably recorded 4 shots on target from a total of 10 shots.
This 1-1 draw is a major setback for Chelsea’s European football aspirations. For Burnley, it represents a valuable point gained, providing a much-needed boost in their challenging fight against Premier League relegation.
