Premier League
03 Jan 2026, 16:00
Match Report
Brighton & Hove Albion beat Burnley 2-0 at home in Premier League on 3 January 2026. The goals came from Georginio Rutter (28') assisted by Charalampos Kostoulas, Yasin Ayari (46').
The expected goals (xG) read Brighton & Hove Albion 1.47 - 0.25 Burnley, so the win was fully deserved on chances created. Shots: 15-5 (4-2 on target).
Match Timeline
Brighton & Hove Albion
MIN
Burnley
Georginio Rutterassist: Charalampos Kostoulas
⚽
28'
Yasin Ayari
⚽
46'
Match Statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion
STATS
Burnley
2
Goals
0
1.47
Expected Goals (xG)
0.25
15
Shots
5
4
Shots on Target
2
0
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
Head to Head
Team Form
League Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
Manchester United
|
38 | 71 |
| 5 |
Liverpool
|
38 | 60 |
| 7 |
Sunderland
|
38 | 54 |
| 14 |
Leeds United
|
38 | 47 |
| 18 |
West Ham United
|
38 | 39 |
| 19 |
Burnley (A)
|
38 | 22 |
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bart Verbruggen Starting
- Joël Veltman Starting
- Lewis Dunk Starting
- Jan Paul van Hecke Starting
- Ferdi Kadioglu Starting
- Yasin Ayari Starting
- Diego Gómez Starting
- Brajan Gruda Starting
- Georginio Rutter Starting
- Kaoru Mitoma Starting
- Charalampos Kostoulas Starting
- Pascal Groß Sub
- Tom Watson Sub
- James Milner Sub
- Maxim De Cuyper Sub
- Danny Welbeck Sub
Burnley
- Martin Dubravka Starting
- Kyle Walker Starting
- Josh Laurent Starting
- Hjalmar Ekdal Starting
- Bashir Humphreys Starting
- Lucas Pires Starting
- Jacob Bruun Larsen Starting
- Chimuanya Ugochukwu Starting
- Florentino Luís Starting
- Jaidon Anthony Starting
- Armando Broja Starting
- Oliver Sonne Sub
- Loum Tchaouna Sub
- Marcus Edwards Sub
- Jaydon Banel Sub
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley — Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley?
Brighton & Hove Albion beat Burnley 2:0 in the Premier League on 3 January 2026.
Who scored in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley?
The goals were scored by Georginio Rutter (28'), Yasin Ayari (46').
What was the expected goals (xG) in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley?
The xG was Brighton & Hove Albion 1.47 - 0.25 Burnley, with shots 15-5.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley?
In 4 meetings on record, Brighton & Hove Albion won 2, Burnley won 0 and 2 were drawn (goals 6:2).
