Dive into Coral’s post-match review of West Ham United 3-2 Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
West Ham United 3-2 Burnley Post-Match Review
West Ham came from behind to win 3–2. Burnley led on 35' when Zian Flemming outjumped Maximilian Kilman to head past Alphonse Areola after Quilindschy Hartman’s long ball was worked wide by Lesley Ugochukwu.
West Ham levelled on 44': Crysencio Summerville’s corner routine saw his shot loop off Maxime Estève and Callum Wilson headed in at the far post. Tomáš Souček made it 2–1 on 77', reacting first to Martin Dúbravka’s parry of Lucas Paquetá’s cross-shot. On 87', Dúbravka pushed out Souček’s low drive and Kyle Walker-Peters slammed in his first Hammers goal for 3–1.
Josh Cullen pulled one back at 90+7' after Areola couldn’t hold Hannibal’s strike, but West Ham held on.
West Ham United 3-2 Burnley Statistics
The statistics from the match provide insight into how the game unfolded. Despite having less possession at 43% compared to Burnley’s 57%, West Ham managed to create more scoring opportunities, evidenced by their seven corners compared to Burnley’s four. The successful dribbles percentage was close, with West Ham at 33% and Burnley at 30%, indicating a competitive midfield battle. Both teams received two yellow cards, suggesting a physical contest, but West Ham’s efficiency in front of goal ultimately made the difference in securing the win.
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Key Moments from West Ham United 3-2 Burnley
The match was defined by several key moments that swung the momentum. Burnley struck first on 35 minutes through Zian Flemming, before Callum Wilson levelled for West Ham on 44 minutes. After the break, Tomáš Souček put West Ham ahead in the 77th minute, and Kyle Walker-Peters seemingly sealed it ten minutes later on 87. Josh Cullen’s 90+7-minute reply added late drama, but West Ham held on for the win—an illustration of a true back-and-forth contest and the value of clinical finishing.
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West Ham United 3-2 Burnley Lineups
West Ham United
West Ham United lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Alphonse Areola in goal and a backline of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Maximilian Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, and El Hadji Malick Diouf. The midfield trio of Mateus Fernandes, Freddie Potts, and Lucas Paquetá provided a solid base, while Jarrod Bowen, Callum Wilson, and Crysencio Summerville led the attack. This setup allowed West Ham to balance defensive solidity with attacking threat, contributing to their ability to come from behind and secure the win
Burnley
Burnley deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Martin Dúbravka between the posts and a defense consisting of Kyle Walker, Axel Tuanzebe, Maxime Estève, and Quilindschy Hartman. The midfield was anchored by Josh Cullen and Florentino, with Loum Tchaouna, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Jaidon Anthony supporting striker Zian Flemming. Despite their efforts, Burnley’s formation couldn’t prevent West Ham from exploiting gaps and scoring crucial goals.
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Coral’s Man of the Match
Coral Player of the Match: Callum Wilson. The striker levelled in the 44th minute with a far-post header, sparking West Ham’s comeback. His movement and hold-up play kept Burnley under pressure and set the platform for Tomáš Souček (77’) and Kyle Walker-Peters (87’) to finish the job. A vital contribution in a 3–2 home win.
