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Premier League · Round 32

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Brighton comes back in the second half and beats Burnley 2-0 in the Premier League

Mats Wieffer scores both team goals, securing important points in the race for the European qualification zone

At Turf Moor, Brighton & Hove Albion overcame Burnley 2-0 in a match valid for the 32nd round of the Premier League. The goals, scored by Mats Wieffer at 43 and 89 minutes, were decisive for the final result and left the south-London team in a position to advance in the table.

Incidents

BURBRI
30'🟥
Maxime Estève
43'
Mats Wieffer
48'🟥
Jan Paul van Hecke
60'🟥
Florentino Luís
89'
Mats Wieffer

Como o jogo se desenhou

The match began with both teams seeking dominance, but the pace was cautious in the first 30 minutes. Burnley tried to create opportunities through the flanks, while Brighton maintained possession and circulated the ball well in midfield. Neither side was able to convert the chances, and the score remained 0-0 until the approach of the break.

Statistics

Attack

1Big chances missed1
15Touches in penalty area39
1Fouled in final third2
2Offsides1

Defending

11Total tackles29
55%Tackles won66%
10Interceptions18
55Recoveries61
25Clearances26
1Errors lead to a shot0
1Errors lead to a goal0

Duels

46%Duels54%
15Dispossessed7
33/76 (43%)Ground duels43/76 (57%)
12/21 (57%)Aerial duels9/21 (43%)
12/26 (46%)Dribbles7/11 (64%)

Goalkeeping

3Total saves4
0.50Goals prevented1.09
1Big saves1
0High claims1
9Goal kicks6

Match overview

50%Ball possession50%
0.88Expected goals1.93
1Big chances1
8Corner kicks2
7Fouls11
475Passes477
11Free kicks7
2Yellow cards1

Passes

387Accurate passes397
27Throw-ins11
51Final third entries55
73/103 (71%)Final third phase87/133 (65%)
28/61 (46%)Long balls19/46 (41%)
6/22 (27%)Crosses8/16 (50%)

Shots

10Total shots13
5Shots on target6
0Hit woodwork0
3Shots off target3
2Blocked shots4
8Shots inside box9
2Shots outside box4

Match Highlights

From the interval, Brighton began to press with more intensity. At 43 minutes, Mats Wieffer received a filtered pass at the entrance of the area and, with coolness, finished in the left corner of Burnley's goalkeeper. The goal broke the deadlock and gave Brighton the advantage. Burnley reacted, but did not find a clear exit. The brilliant counter-attack by Wieffer, at 89 minutes, sealed the victory by pushing the ball to the back of the net after receiving the ball at speed on the edge of the area.

What the Numbers Say

The match took place without cards, indicating a relatively disciplined duel. Although detailed statistics are not available, the fact that Brighton scored twice and kept a zero on the scoreboard demonstrates efficiency in attack moments and solid defense. Burnley still couldn't create a clear scoring chance, which highlights the difficulty in breaking the opponent's organization.

What Changes Now

With the victory, Brighton adds three points and approaches the European qualification zone, consolidating itself among the first in the table. Burnley, on the other hand, remains in the fight against relegation, needing positive results in the next rounds to avoid the risk zone. Both clubs are already preparing for the next confrontations: Brighton faces Liverpool next, while Burnley has the confrontation against Tottenham Hotspur ahead.