
Premier League
3:00 p.mMay 24, 2026
Regular season – 38
Peat Moor
Referee: Andrew Kitchen, England


Burnley


Wolves
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1.27
Expected Goals (xG)
1.91
Passing by
482 (87%)
Accurate passes
164 (74%)
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13
G
Max Weiss
8.5
23
d
Lucas Pires
6.7
12
d
Bashir Humphreys
7.0
6
d
Axel Tuanzebe
6.9
2
d
Kyle Walker (C)
6.9
8
M
Lesley Ugochukwu
6.9
16
M
Florentino Luis
7.3
11
M
Jaydon Anthony
6.3
M
Hannibal Mejbri
M
Loum Tchaouna
F
Zian Flemming
47′
1
G
José Sa (C)
7.3
37
d
Ladislav Krejci
6.3
4
d
Santiago Well
6.7
d
Yerson Mosquera
6
M
David Moller Wolfe
6.9
47
M
Angel Gomes
6.9
7
M
André
6.9
21
M
Rodrigo Gomes
6.5
F
Hwang Hee-chan
36
F
Mateu Mane
8.2
F
Adam Armstrong
5′

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Championship
Burnley and Wolves played out a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, with neither side able to break even despite dominant spells and clear-cut chances.
Both teams arrived at Turf Moor fighting for their survival in the Premier League. Burnley were in 19th place with 21 points from 37 games. The Wolves took the bottom position with 19 points. Neither team could afford to drop points in this crucial game.
Burnley made an explosive start to the match. Just five minutes later, Armstrong rose to take a penalty. He converted from the spot to give the home side an early lead.
The penalty came after Burnley won possession in dangerous territory. Armstrong’s clinical finish from 12 yards sent the home crowd into celebration. The Wolves had to respond quickly to avoid falling further behind.
The visitors advanced looking for an equaliser. Burnley controlled the ball with 70 percent of possession. However, Wolves showed resilience and created their own chances despite seeing less of the ball.
Hwang Hee-Chan received a yellow card in the 41st minute for a reckless tackle. The caution reflected the intensity built up before the break. Mejbri received a second yellow for Wolves in stoppage time at the end of the first half.
The second half started with the Wolves determined to equalize the score. Just two minutes after the restart, Zian Flemming struck. The midfielder shot at the goalkeeper and scored 1-1 in the 47th minute.
Flemming’s goal completely transformed the game. Wolves now had momentum despite their numerical disadvantage in possession. Both teams pressed for a winner as the match entered the final stages.
Burnley dominated the stats but couldn’t find the breakthrough. The hosts registered a total of 16 shots with eight on target. The Wolves managed 16 shots with just four on goal. Expected goals favored Wolves at 1.91 compared to Burnley’s 1.27.
Max Weiss made three crucial saves for Burnley in goal. José Sá made seven saves for the Wolves to keep his team in the game. Both goalies earned ratings of 7.3 and 8.5 respectively.
The final whistle came with neither team claiming victory. Burnley registered seven corners while Wolves equaled that total. Four yellow cards were shown in the closing stages as the tension mounted.
This tie leaves both teams in the relegation zone with three games to play. Burnley remain 19th while Wolves stay below. Both sides will need immediate wins to have any chance of survival.

