Crystal Palace handed Burnley a historic sixth straight home defeat, the worst start on home soil in the annals of English top-flight football, with a 2-0 win at Turf Moor.
Jeffrey Schlupp, continuing his scoring streak against the Clarets, capitalized on a defensive blunder by Jordan Beyer. He finished off a precise pass from Jordan Ayew, netting his fourth goal in nine encounters with Burnley.
The victory was cemented in the dying embers of the game when Eberechi Eze, coming off the bench, set up Tyrick Mitchell. Mitchell’s strike sailed past James Trafford, pinning Burnley down to the 19th spot in the Premier League standings.
Despite dominating possession and conjuring up a multitude of scoring chances, Vincent Kompany’s team could not translate their control into goals. Zeki Amdouni squandered a prime early opportunity, sending a free header off-target, and Johann Berg Gudmundsson missed a golden chance, shooting wide after Luca Koleosho’s setup.
Palace’s goalkeeper, Sam Johnstone, was in stellar form, making a remarkable save from Josh Brownhill’s curling attempt, and stayed alert to deny Jay Rodriguez and Wilson Odobert, contributing significantly to the team’s fifth clean sheet of the season.
For Burnley, this loss marks an unenviable continuation of their woes at Turf Moor, stretching their streak of defeats to eight successive games, if including the final blows of their last Premier League campaign.
Roy Hodgson’s Palace side, on the flip side, ascended to the 10th position, making a strong comeback after their stumbles against Newcastle and Tottenham.
The match also featured a generational coaching duel between the Premier League’s oldest and youngest managers. Hodgson, a seasoned tactician whose career began long before Kompany was even born, outmaneuvered his Belgian adversary.
Though Burnley’s previous home challenges included clashes against some of the top teams from last season, their performance against Palace was supposed to kickstart a more favorable stretch. Yet, the Eagles showed no interest in sticking to such a narrative, capitalizing on the Clarets’ defensive errors for their goals.
With Lyle Foster, Burnley’s leading scorer, out with illness, the team’s offensive edge was notably blunted. Despite several breakthroughs, England’s in-form goalkeeper Johnstone was a formidable barrier.
Rodriguez did have the ball in the net but was adjudged offside, and with Sheffield United’s late win over Wolves, Burnley narrowly escaped the bottom position based on goal difference.
Eze’s return to action after a hamstring injury is a positive note for Crystal Palace, who are looking forward to a string of matches against bottom-half teams.
As for individual accolades, Joachim Andersen stood out as the player of the match with an impressive 8.29 average rating, while Burnley’s players struggled to make a mark, reflected in their lower ratings.
With Burnley maintaining the lion’s share of possession at 68% and a higher shot count, the stats painted a picture of dominance that was not echoed on the scoreboard. The result is a testament to Crystal Palace’s clinical execution and defensive resilience, leaving Burnley to rue their missed chances and defensive lapses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Burnley home defeat
What record did Burnley set with their defeat to Crystal Palace?
Burnley set the unfortunate record of being the first team in the history of the English top flight to lose their first six home games of the season. This continued a streak of home losses from the previous season, totaling eight consecutive defeats at Turf Moor.
Who scored the goals for Crystal Palace in their win over Burnley?
Jeffrey Schlupp and Tyrick Mitchell were the goal scorers for Crystal Palace. Schlupp scored in regular play, and Mitchell secured the win with a goal in stoppage time.
How did Vincent Kompany’s and Roy Hodgson’s managerial experience contrast in the match?
Vincent Kompany, the younger manager, faced off against the much more experienced Roy Hodgson. Hodgson is the oldest manager in the Premier League and has been coaching for over four decades, while Kompany is the youngest and at the beginning of his managerial career.
Which Crystal Palace player was the standout in their match against Burnley?
Joachim Andersen was rated as the player of the match for Crystal Palace, with an average rating of 8.29.
Did any Burnley player manage to score in the game against Crystal Palace?
Jay Rodriguez did find the net once for Burnley, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call.
What was Burnley’s possession and shot count in the match against Crystal Palace?
Burnley dominated possession with 68% and had a total of 17 shots compared to Crystal Palace’s 4 shots. However, they were unable to convert this dominance into goals.
More about Burnley home defeat
- Burnley’s Historic Home Defeat
- Schlupp and Mitchell’s Goals
- Premier League’s Oldest and Youngest Managers
- Player of the Match: Joachim Andersen
- Match Statistics: Burnley vs Crystal Palace
- Premier League Standings
6 comments
possession doesn’t mean anything if you cant score goals, 17 shots and nothing to show for it…Burnley’s gotta step up their game
vincent’s got a tough job on his hands, nobody said it was gonna be easy but didn’t expect it to be this hard, hang in there VK!
Hodgson’s experience really shows, he’s still got it, managing circles around these young bloods
Schlupp was on fire today, love to see him scoring against Burnley again haha, Palace is flying high, let’s keep this momentum goin!
oh man, another loss at home? this is gettin a bit too much, we gotta turn it around and fast, where’s the fighting spirit lads
Seriously Andersen was a rock in defence, well deserved player of the match, Crystal Palace defence was the real MVP today