Burnley vs Bournemouth Result
Premier League · England
Burnley
Full Time
Bournemouth
📍 Turf Moor, Burnley
🗓️ Saturday, 14 Mar 2026 at 15:00
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1 - 2
Actual
0 - 0
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Stalemate at Turf Moor: Burnley Hold Bournemouth in Goalless Draw
Burnley and Bournemouth played out a tense 0-0 draw at Turf Moor, with both sides unable to find a breakthrough despite a lively contest. Bournemouth dominated possession with 62% and fired 22 shots, but could only muster three on target, while Burnley, though more limited in the ball, managed 15 shots of their own. Both defences stood firm, and neither goalkeeper was truly troubled, resulting in a share of the spoils. The visitors looked the more likely to score, especially in a second half where they increased their attacking pressure and won eight corners, but Burnley’s disciplined back line and some resolute midfield work ensured the clean sheet. Burnley, meanwhile, threatened on the break but lacked the clinical edge in the final third, with just two shots on target to show for their efforts.
Burnley
Burnley set up in a 4-2-3-1 and focused on defensive solidity, conceding much of the ball to Bournemouth but staying organized and compact. The back four, marshaled by Bashir Humphreys and Maxime Estève, absorbed significant pressure and limited Bournemouth to only three shots on target from 22 attempts. Going forward, Burnley struggled to create clear-cut chances, with just two of their 15 shots testing Đorđe Petrović in the Bournemouth goal. Despite being out-possessed, Burnley’s midfield duo of Josh Laurent and James Ward-Prowse worked tirelessly to disrupt Bournemouth’s rhythm, while Jaidon Anthony and Lyle Foster provided some spark on the counter. Ultimately, Burnley lacked the attacking quality to snatch all three points but will be pleased with the defensive resilience shown.
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth controlled the tempo for much of the match, enjoying 62% possession and dictating play with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The midfield trio of Alex Scott, Ryan Christie, and Marcus Tavernier orchestrated attacks, while Evanilson led the line and was supported by the lively Rayan and Eli Junior Kroupi. Despite their dominance and 22 shots, Bournemouth were repeatedly frustrated by Burnley’s defensive block and could only register three shots on target. Defensively, Bournemouth were rarely troubled, with the back four and Đorđe Petrović dealing comfortably with Burnley’s sporadic attacks. However, the lack of a cutting edge in front of goal cost them the chance to take all three points from a match they largely controlled.
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Key Moments
24' — Yellow Card
Burnley's Josh Laurent booked for a late challenge, setting the tone for a combative midfield battle.
37' — Chance
Bournemouth's Evanilson heads just wide from a Rayan cross, the closest either side came in the first half.
62' — Corner Flurry
Bournemouth win three corners in quick succession, but Burnley’s defence holds firm.
78' — Save
Martin Dúbravka makes a routine stop from Marcus Tavernier’s low drive, one of only three Bournemouth shots on target.
85' — Late Pressure
Burnley threaten on the break, but Jaidon Anthony’s shot is blocked inside the box.
Tactical Analysis
Both sides lined up in 4-2-3-1 formations, but Bournemouth’s superior technical quality in midfield allowed them to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Alex Scott and Ryan Christie were instrumental in recycling the ball and pushing Burnley deep, while the wide players, Rayan and Kroupi, provided width and stretched the Burnley back line. Bournemouth’s pressing was effective in regaining possession quickly, but their final ball often lacked precision. Burnley, meanwhile, sat deep and relied on a compact defensive structure, with Ward-Prowse and Laurent shielding the back four. Their attacking play was largely limited to counter-attacks and set pieces, with little success in breaking down Bournemouth’s disciplined defence. Both teams made tactical tweaks through substitutions, but neither could tip the balance.
Turning Point
The flurry of Bournemouth corners around the hour mark, which Burnley survived, preserving their clean sheet and confidence.
Man of the Match
Bashir Humphreys
Commanded Burnley’s defence with composure and made several crucial interventions to keep Bournemouth at bay.