Burnley 2-3 Fulham: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Burnley 2-3 Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, 13 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Fulham came away with a 3-2 win over Burnley in a lively clash at Turf Moor. The visitors got off to a flyer when Emile Smith Rowe slotted home in the ninth minute, but Burnley fought back with Lesley Ugochukwu levelling things up at the 21-minute mark. Fulham regained the lead through Calvin Bassey on 31 minutes, and they extended it further when Harry Wilson found the net in the 58th, making it look like they were cruising.

Burnley, who’ve been on a tough run with five straight league losses including this one, pushed hard late on and pulled one back through Oliver Sonne in the 86th minute, but it wasn’t enough to salvage a point. Fulham, fresh off a mixed bag with wins against Tottenham and Sunderland but defeats to Palace and City, showed real grit to hold on despite the late pressure. This result keeps Fulham ticking along nicely, while Burnley will be desperate to turn their form around soon.

Burnley edged possession with 53% of the ball compared to Fulham’s 47%, which suggests they were trying to control the game, but Fulham looked sharper on the counter with more successful dribbles at 50 to Burnley’s 35. The home side racked up 10 corners against Fulham’s four, showing they created plenty of set-piece chances, though they only managed one assist while Fulham notched up three, highlighting the visitors’ better link-up play in attack. On the discipline side, Burnley picked up just one yellow card, with Fulham getting two, and neither side saw red, keeping things fairly clean despite the intensity.

Both teams made good use of their benches, with Burnley bringing on five subs – Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming both at 62 minutes replacing Florentino and Lyle Foster, then Jaidon Anthony and Oliver Sonne at 77 for Jacob Bruun Larsen and Axel Tuanzebe, and finally Mike Tresor for Lesley Ugochukwu at 83. Fulham used four, with Josh King and Saša Lukić coming on at 79 for Raúl Jiménez and Alex Iwobi, followed by Timothy Castagne and Adama Traoré at 89 replacing Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson. No penalties or injury-time goals were noted, so it was all about those key moments in open play.

The game burst into life early when Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring for Fulham in the ninth minute, assisted by Harry Wilson, but Burnley responded well with Lesley Ugochukwu’s equaliser on 21 minutes, set up by Josh Cullen. Fulham took control again before the break as Calvin Bassey headed in from another Harry Wilson assist at 31 minutes, and they looked dominant when Harry Wilson scored himself on 58 minutes, thanks to Samuel Chukwueze’s pass. Burnley had a yellow card for Josh Cullen at 66 minutes, while Fulham’s Joachim Andersen and Kenny Tete picked up bookings at 37 and 82 minutes respectively, adding some edge without any reds.

Substitutions played a part too, with Burnley’s double change at 62 minutes seeing Marcus Edwards and Zian Flemming come on, and later Oliver Sonne’s introduction at 77 proved crucial as he scored the late goal at 86 minutes to give the hosts hope. Fulham’s late swaps at 79 and 89 helped them manage the game out, but that Oliver Sonne strike made for a nervy finish.

Burnley lined up in a 4-3-3 shape, which allowed them to push forward with width, and partnerships like Josh Cullen assisting Lesley Ugochukwu showed some promise in midfield. Lesley Ugochukwu and Oliver Sonne made their marks with goals, while substitutions brought fresh legs like Marcus Edwards, Zian Flemming, Jaidon Anthony, and Mike Tresor into the fray. Josh Cullen’s yellow card highlighted the battling side of their performance.

Fulham set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, giving them a solid base with attacking flair, and Harry Wilson’s two assists plus his goal underlined his key role in the creative line behind the striker. Emile Smith Rowe, Calvin Bassey, and Harry Wilson all found the net, with assists from the likes of Samuel Chukwueze, while yellow cards for Joachim Andersen and Kenny Tete showed their defensive resolve. Late subs like Josh King, Saša Lukić, Timothy Castagne, and Adama Traoré helped see out the win.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Harry Wilson, who was everywhere for Fulham with one goal, two assists, two big chances created, and three key passes that really turned the game in their favour. He set up Emile Smith Rowe early on and Calvin Bassey before the break, then grabbed one himself in the second half, making him the standout performer in a thrilling encounter.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 4-5 vs Manchester City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sunderland (H)

Burnley are sitting 19th on 10 points after this 2-3 home loss to Fulham, and they’ve now suffered five straight league defeats, which piles on the pressure as they fight to climb away from the drop zone. Their next fixture is against AFC Bournemouth on 20 December 2025 at 15:00, with Bournemouth currently 15th on 20 points, so it’s a chance for Burnley to grab some vital points against a mid-table side and start turning their form around.

Fulham are in 13th place on 20 points following their 3-2 away win over Burnley, building on recent victories against Tottenham and Sunderland despite a couple of losses, which keeps them in a decent mid-table spot. They face Newcastle United next on 17 December 2025 at 20:15, with Newcastle sitting 12th on 22 points, so it’ll be a tight battle where Fulham could push for a higher position with another positive result.

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