Premier League
2:00 p.mApril 11, 2026
Regular season – 32
Turf Moor
Referee: Thomas Bramall, England
Burnley
Brighton
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0.90
Expected Goals (xG)
1.91
Passing by
352 (81%)
Accurate passes
388 (84%)
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1
G
Martin Dubravka
8.2
3
d
Quilindschy Hartman
6.2
d
Maxime Estève (C)
30′ Stumbled
18
d
Hjalmar Ekdal
7.9
12
d
Bashir Humphreys
7.2
m
Florentino Luis
60′ Holding
20
m
James Ward-Prowse
7.0
11
m
Jaydon Anthony
6.3
8
m
Lesley Ugochukwu
6.2
10
m
Marcus Edwards
6.9
19
F
Zian Flemming
6.5
1
G
Bart Verbruggen
7.9
24
d
Ferdi Kadioglu
7.2
21
d
Olivier Boscagli
7.3
d
Jan Paul van Hecke
48′ Stumbledd
Mats Wieffer
43′
89′
m
Pascal Gross
43′ m
Age setting
89′
11
m
Yankuba Minteh
6.2
13
m
Jack Hinshelwood
7.2
25
m
Diego Gomez
7.3
18
F
Danny Welbeck (C)
6.2
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Brighton cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win at Turf Moor, with Mats Wieffer’s brace sealing the points for the Seagulls.
Brighton secured a vital 2-0 win away to Burnley at Turf Moor. Midfielder Mats Wieffer was the hero, scoring both goals for the visitors. His clinical performance proved the difference in a crucial Premier League game.
Burnley, fighting for 19th place, were desperate for points to avoid relegation. Brighton, who are in 11th place, were looking to continue their good form after two recent wins. The hosts faced a tough task against a confident Brighton side.
The game started with both teams looking for control. Brighton enjoyed a bit more possession in the early exchanges. They created the first significant chances of the match, testing the home defence.
Burnley’s M. Esteve received his first yellow card in the 30th minute. This came after a misguided challenge in midfield. The physical battle intensified as the half wore on, with neither side giving an inch.
Brighton broke the deadlock just before the break. In the 43rd minute, Mats Wieffer found the goal. He converted a well-worked move, guiding the ball over the keeper to give Brighton the lead.
Burnley faced a one-goal deficit at half-time. They needed to find a way to break down Brighton’s stubborn defence. A tactical change or an increase in attacking intent was clearly needed from the home team.
The second half started with more intensity from both teams. Brighton’s JP van Hecke was booked in the 48th minute for a diving challenge. This showed the competitive nature of the game, with the accumulated fouls.
Burnley continued to press for an equaliser, pushing players forward. Florentino became the second Burnley player to be booked in the 60th minute. The home side pushed hard but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resolute Brighton defence.
As the clock wound down, Wieffer struck again to seal the victory. He scored his second goal in the 89th minute. This late strike extinguished any hopes of a Burnley comeback, securing all three points for Brighton.
Brighton finished with 51% possession and 13 total shots. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 1.91, reflecting their attacking threat. Burnley had 49% possession and 10 shots, with an xG of 0.9.
This result leaves Burnley firmly rooted in the Premier League relegation zone. Brighton, meanwhile, climb further up the table. Wieffer’s outstanding two-goal performance earned him the game’s top rating.
