Season 2026-27

Sunderland vs Burnley

Premier League · Round 24 · Mon 2 Feb 2026, 20:00

Sunderland
30 Full time
Burnley

Sunderland beat Burnley 3–0 on 2 February 2026 (Premier League 2025-2026, Round 24). Goals – Sunderland: Axel Tuanzebe 9' (og), Habib Diarra 32', Chemsdine Talbi 72'. Highest-rated player: Enzo Le Fee (8.3). In 8 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Sunderland have won 3, Burnley 3 and 2 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. 9' Axel Tuanzebe Sunderland · Own goal 1–0
  2. 32' Habib Diarra Sunderland 2–0
  3. Half time · 2–0
  4. 72' Chemsdine Talbi Sunderland · assist Reinildo Mandava 3–0
  5. Full time · 3–0

Match report

Sunderland vs Burnley Match Overview: 3-0 Premier League

The Sunderland vs Burnley Result was as emphatic as the Stadium of Light felt loud: a 3-0 home win built on early chaos, ruthless finishing and a second-half statement from Chemsdine Talbi. In this Sunderland vs Burnley Match Report, the story begins with a ninth-minute own goal from Axel Tuanzebe, grows with Habib Diarra’s composed finish on the half-hour, and ends with Talbi’s solo thunderbolt that turned a comfortable night into a celebration. For anyone searching the Sunderland vs Burnley Score, it reads 3-0; for those wanting the Sunderland vs Burnley Highlights, it was Sunderland’s control with and without the ball that decided it.

First Half

Sunderland started with the sort of crisp, brave passing that immediately pins an opponent in place. Burnley tried to settle into their shape and play through the thirds, but the early rhythm belonged to Regis Le Bris’ side, with Trai Hume and Nordi Mukiele pushing the tempo from wide areas and Enzo Le Fée stitching the play together.

The breakthrough arrived almost out of nowhere and in the cruelest way for the visitors. A Sunderland move forced Burnley into a frantic defensive action, and Tuanzebe’s attempt to block only succeeded in diverting the ball beyond Martin Dúbravka for an own goal. It was the kind of moment that changes the emotional temperature of a match: Sunderland surged, Burnley wobbled.

Burnley did have periods where they tried to respond with crosses and quick combinations, yet Sunderland’s back line stayed composed, Robin Roefs claiming confidently when deliveries drifted too close. At the other end, Talbi flashed a big chance wide after finding space in the box, a warning shot that Sunderland were getting into dangerous pockets.

The second goal was pure clarity. Sunderland’s possession work drew Burnley out, the pass arrived at the right time, and Diarra met it with a precise finish inside the right post. In the closing stages of the half, the contest became more physical, with fouls and a lingering sense of frustration in Burnley’s challenges, while Sunderland looked like a side enjoying both the ball and the occasion.

Second Half

Scott Parker altered things at the break and then again on the hour, searching for a route back into the game. Burnley showed more intent early in the second period, pushing the ball wide and firing crosses toward the penalty area, but Sunderland’s defensive work remained tidy and their spacing limited the quality of the final pass.

Crucially, Sunderland always looked capable of landing the next punch. Brobbey tested Dúbravka from close range and Mukiele blazed over on the rebound, moments that captured the pattern: Burnley could get into Sunderland’s half, but Sunderland could get into Burnley’s box with far greater menace.

Then came the defining Sunderland vs Burnley Goals moment. Talbi collected possession, drove at the heart of the defence, wriggled through the pressure and, from the edge of the area, unleashed a finish that kissed the post before flying in. At 3-0, the stadium mood shifted from tension to theatre.

Le Bris used his bench to manage the final stretch, with fresh legs helping Sunderland keep their structure and energy. Burnley’s late set-piece moments were repelled, and even as cards arrived in stoppage time, the outcome never felt in doubt. When Paul Tierney blew for full time, Sunderland had delivered a complete performance and Burnley were left chasing shadows.

Key Moments

  • 9’: Sunderland take the lead as Axel Tuanzebe’s attempted block turns into an own goal past Martin Dúbravka.
  • 32’: Habib Diarra doubles the advantage, finishing accurately inside the right post after a perfectly weighted pass.
  • 65’: Dúbravka denies Brian Brobbey from close range, keeping Burnley’s hopes alive for a few more minutes.
  • 72’: Chemsdine Talbi seals it with a dazzling solo run and a strike in off the post for 3-0.
  • Late: Sunderland see the game out with controlled substitutions and firm defending under Burnley pressure.

Sunderland vs Burnley Stats Breakdown

Sunderland vs Burnley Stats were not provided for this fixture, so a full xG analysis and shot-by-shot breakdown can’t be stated here with certainty. What the flow suggested, however, was a clear efficiency gap: Sunderland turned their best spells into a decisive lead, while Burnley’s attacking phases leaned heavily on crosses and set plays that Sunderland handled with authority.

From a Sunderland vs Burnley Analysis perspective, the home side’s biggest edge was in the middle third. Sunderland’s passing sequences repeatedly drew Burnley out of shape, creating lanes for runners like Diarra and space for Talbi to attack isolated defenders. Burnley, meanwhile, made changes to chase the game, but the match state forced them into higher-risk decisions that Sunderland were happy to defend and then counter into.

This Premier League match report ultimately reads as a lesson in game management: Sunderland scored early, controlled the tempo, then finished the contest with a moment of individual brilliance.

Player of the Match

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland). He was a constant outlet, carried the ball with purpose, and produced the night’s signature moment with a slaloming run and unstoppable finish. Even before his goal, his movement asked questions Burnley never fully answered.

What the Result Means

The Sunderland vs Burnley Scoreline will resonate beyond this night because it was a performance that looked repeatable: structure, control, and clinical moments. For Sunderland match today, it felt like a statement of intent and cohesion under Le Bris. For Burnley match today, it was a tough lesson in how quickly a game can slip away when you concede early and then chase against a side comfortable in possession.

In full-time analysis terms, Sunderland’s blend of calm build-up and direct threat in transition made the difference, while Burnley will want a sharper edge in both boxes next time out.

Report written automatically from the match data and commentary. xG figures are the data provider's.

Match statistics

SunderlandBurnley

Top stats

44%Ball possession56%
1.52Expected goals (xG)0.06
14Total shots5
5Shots on target0
3Big chances0
1Corner kicks2

Shooting

1.38xG on target (xGOT)0.00
2Big chances missed0
10Shots inside the box2
4Shots outside the box3
7Shots off target3
2Blocked shots2
0Hit the woodwork0
0Headed goals0

Passing

426Passes529
54Long passes47
106Final third passes128
10Crosses22
0.78Expected assists (xA)0.26
25Touches in opposition box8
17Throw-ins24

Defending

9Tackles14
9Interceptions5
25Clearances27
41Duels won40
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal1

Discipline

12Fouls10
0Offsides2
10Free kicks12

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Sunderland

5-4-1
  1. 9 6.0 Brobbey
  2. 19 7.9 Diarra 27 6.8 Sadiki 28 8.3 Fee 7 7.9 Talbi
  3. 32 7.6 Hume (c) 20 7.7 Mukiele 5 7.2 Ballard 15 6.6 Alderete 17 7.8 Mandava
  4. 22 6.8 Roefs

Substitutes used

Unused

Dennis Cirkin, Jones J., Eliezer Mayenda, Simon Moore, Christopher Rigg

Burnley

3-4-2-1
  1. 9 5.8 Foster
  2. 10 5.8 Edwards 11 6.7 Anthony
  3. 2 6.7 Walker (c) 8 6.5 Ugochukwu 16 5.8 Florentino 23 6.4 Pires
  4. 6 5.9 Tuanzebe 5 6.2 Esteve 12 6.7 Humphreys
  5. 1 5.9 Dubravka

Substitutes used

Unused

Hannibal Mejbri, James Ward-Prowse, Max Weiss, Joe Worrall

Sunderland vs Burnley Match Commentary

  1. 90+5' The referee blows for the end of today's match.
  2. 90+5' Romaine Mundle (Sunderland) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
  3. 90+1' Today's referee Paul Tierney rightly decides to book Kyle Walker (Burnley) for his harsh tackle.
  4. 90+1' Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
  5. 90+1' Paul Tierney interrupts the game. One of the players from Sunderland won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. It's a free kick to Burnley, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
  6. 90' The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
  7. 88' The attendance is 46370.
  8. 86' It is time for a substitution. Luke O'Nien (Sunderland) is on for Omar Alderete.
  9. 84' The resulting corner from Trai Hume (Sunderland) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
  10. 83' Trai Hume (Sunderland) takes a first-time shot inside the box after latching onto a nice lofted pass, but the effort is blocked and spins away to safety. Sunderland will take a corner kick.
  11. 80' Here comes a substitution. Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley) is brought on as a substitute for Jaidon Anthony.
  12. 80' Regis Le Bris has decided to make a change. Lutsharel Geertruida (Sunderland) replaces Habib Diarra.
  13. 80' Regis Le Bris has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) replacing Brian Brobbey.
  14. 80' That will be all from Chemsdine Talbi who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Romaine Mundle (Sunderland).
  15. 79' Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) commits a foul and Paul Tierney immediately signals a free kick.
  16. 78' The referee blows his whistle as Zian Flemming (Burnley) was too aggressive in his challenge. A free kick is awarded to Sunderland.
  17. 78' Lucas Pires (Burnley) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
  18. 77' Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) commits a rough challenge and Paul Tierney blows his whistle for a foul. There is a free kick near the sideline to Burnley.
  19. 76' The free kick is delivered by Lucas Pires (Burnley) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
  20. 76' Paul Tierney blows his whistle. Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) commits a foul after dangerous play. Burnley will take a free kick near the side line.
  21. 75' Zian Flemming (Burnley) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball. A free kick to Sunderland.
  22. 72' Goal · 3–0 Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) demonstrates how to play football! He collects the ball and decides to go alone. He weaves through the defence and gets to the edge of the box from where he finishes with an effort into the top right corner of the goal, deflecting in off the post.
  23. 72' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates.
  24. 70' The foul by Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Paul Tierney.
  25. 69' The substitution has been made. Loum Tchaouna (Burnley) has replaced Marcus Edwards.
  26. 67' Booking. Trai Hume (Sunderland) receives a caution from the referee.
  27. 67' Yellow card Martin Dubravka (Burnley) gets booked for the first time in this match.
  28. 65' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) strikes the rebound, but it goes well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Burnley will have a goal kick.
  29. 65' Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot low towards the middle of the goal was comfortably saved by Martin Dubravka.
  30. 63' Here's the change. Florentino leaves the pitch and Zian Flemming (Burnley) comes on as a substitute.
  31. 63' Scott Parker prepares a substitution. Lyle Foster is replaced by Armando Broja (Burnley).
  32. 63' Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
  33. 63' The resulting set piece, sent into the penalty area by Kyle Walker (Burnley), was easily dealt with by one of the defenders.
  34. 61' A clever short pass gives Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Burnley.
  35. 59' Trai Hume (Sunderland) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch. The ball goes out of play and Burnley will have a goal kick.
  36. 58' Bashir Humphreys (Burnley) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Paul Tierney no option but to blow his whistle. Sunderland have a free kick.
  37. 57' Maxime Esteve (Burnley) gets on the end of the free kick, but somehow sends his header high over the bar from close in. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
  38. 57' Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Paul Tierney has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle. Burnley have been awarded a free kick.
  39. 56' Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
  40. 56' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
  41. 53' Josh Laurent (Burnley) tackles a bit over-zealously and Paul Tierney blows for a foul. It's a free kick to Sunderland, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
  42. 53' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
  43. 53' Kyle Walker (Burnley) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.
  44. 52' A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Kyle Walker (Burnley), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
  45. 50' A pass from Lucas Pires (Burnley) is intercepted by Robin Roefs and the move breaks down.
  46. 48' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
  47. 48' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) slips past one challenge, but is unable to feed a low pass into the path of one of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Burnley will have a goal kick.
  48. 47' Marcus Edwards (Burnley) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
  49. 47' Marcus Edwards (Burnley) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net. Now Burnley have a corner.
  50. 46' Scott Parker has made a change at the break. Josh Laurent (Burnley) has come on in place of Axel Tuanzebe.
  51. 46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
  52. 45+5' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
  53. 45+4' Lucas Pires (Burnley) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Sunderland will have a goal kick.
  54. 45+2' Surely that's handball by one of the Burnley players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
  55. 45+1' Trai Hume (Sunderland) sends in a lofted cross from a mid-range free kick. His effort, however, goes out of play.
  56. 45' 4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
  57. 45' Yellow card Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) fouls his opponent and receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is clearly not happy with the decision.
  58. 43' Kyle Walker (Burnley) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
  59. 43' Paul Tierney blows his whistle and signals a foul after Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) brought his opponent down. Burnley are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
  60. 38' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
  61. 38' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
  62. 38' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
  63. 37' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
  64. 36' Kyle Walker (Burnley) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.
  65. 35' Jaidon Anthony (Burnley) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
  66. 32' Goal · 2–0 Habib Diarra (Sunderland) changes the scoreline after getting on the end of a brilliant pass and firing a precise shot that goes inside the right post!
  67. 31' Enzo Le Fee (Sunderland) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went low towards the middle of the target, but Martin Dubravka was alert and the score remained the same.
  68. 29' The ball is cleared after Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
  69. 29' Sunderland keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.
  70. 23' Lucas Pires (Burnley) will take the free kick.
  71. 23' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle. Burnley win a free kick.
  72. 21' Sunderland are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
  73. 19' Florentino (Burnley) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
  74. 17' Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) finds some space inside the box and latches on to a brilliant cross, but he wastes his chance as his shot goes way wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Burnley.
  75. 16' Habib Diarra (Sunderland) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Paul Tierney blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Burnley.
  76. 13' Trai Hume (Sunderland) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
  77. 13' Lucas Pires (Burnley) was too forceful with his tackle and Paul Tierney interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Sunderland are awarded the free kick.
  78. 9' Goal · 1–0 Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley) deflects the ball past his own goalkeeper and into the goal after trying to jump in the way of a shot!
  79. 9' Marcus Edwards (Burnley) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Robin Roefs, who smothers the ball.
  80. 8' Burnley are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
  81. 4' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Habib Diarra (Sunderland).
  82. 4' A cross from Trai Hume (Sunderland) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
  83. 4' The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Lyle Foster (Burnley). Sunderland earn a free kick.
  84. 3' Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
  85. 3' The Sunderland players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
  86. 1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
  87. The players are out and the match is about to start. Burnley will have the kick-off.
  88. Paul Tierney is introduced as the referee for today's match.
  89. Before the start of the game, you can see the starting lineups for today's clash.
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Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
3Sunderland wins2Draws3Burnley wins

8 meetings · goals Sunderland 9–10 Burnley

Previous meetings

23 Aug 2025 Burnley2–0FT · 15:00Sunderland
18 Mar 2017 Sunderland0–0FT · 15:00Burnley
31 Dec 2016 Burnley4–1FT · 15:00Sunderland
31 Jan 2015 Sunderland2–0FT · 15:00Burnley
20 Sep 2014 Burnley0–0FT · 15:00Sunderland

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

Final table 2025-2026

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
7 Sunderland 38 14 12 12 −6 54
19 Burnley 38 4 10 24 −37 22

Top scorers 2025-2026

All scorers

Sunderland

  1. Brian Brobbey 7
  2. Wilson Isidor 6
  3. Enzo Le Fee 5

Burnley

  1. Zian Flemming 11
  2. Jaidon Anthony 8
  3. Lyle Foster 3