Burnley vs. Wolves Highlights (May 24)
Premier League 2025/26
Premier League 2025/26
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 71:27 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 77:35 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 69:50 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 56:49 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 63:53 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 58:54 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 42:48 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 52:46 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 55:52 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 58:52 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 47:51 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 53:55 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 47:50 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 49:56 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 41:51 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 48:51 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 48:57 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 46:65 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 38:75 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 27:68 | 20 |
The Premier League season concluded with Burnley hosting Wolves in a keenly contested fixture. Both sides sought to end their campaign on a high note, with plenty of possession and attacking intent on display throughout the ninety minutes.
Burnley asserted significant control in the opening stages, dictating possession with a clear intent to build from the back. Their passing game saw them advance the ball effectively into the opposition half, evidenced by 351 passes compared to Wolves' lower tally. The Clarets registered an impressive Expected Goals (xG) figure of 1.06, suggesting a solid offensive performance. They also created two big chances, indicating moments where they came close to breaking the deadlock, often through intricate build-up play and successful crosses into dangerous areas.
The home side's attacking patterns were clear, with 154 passes into the final third showcasing their ambition to test the Wolves defence. Despite the pressure and a high volume of crosses (28), converting these opportunities into clear-cut goals proved challenging. Burnley's tactical approach focused on sustained periods of possession, aiming to wear down their opponents and find openings through intelligent movement and passing, rather than relying on direct play, as reflected in their 14 key passes.
Wolves, meanwhile, focused on a more compact defensive shape, absorbing Burnley's pressure and looking for opportunities to counter. While their possession statistics were lower, they remained organised, limiting the effectiveness of Burnley's attacking forays. The Clarets’ 7 corners and 1.21 Expected Assists hint at sustained pressure and opportunities created, but the final product was often lacking. Wolves' defence, though tested, managed to keep Burnley at bay for significant portions of the game.
As the match progressed, Burnley's inability to convert their territorial advantage and possession into goals became a source of frustration. Despite a healthy shots-on-target count of 8 and an xG of over 1.0, the breakthrough eluded them. The game remained a tight affair, with both teams battling for control. The final statistics show a game where Burnley had more of the ball and created more statistical opportunities, but the decisive finishing touch to secure a victory was ultimately missing.
