Follow live coverage as Burnley face Leeds United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Burnley FC 2 - 0 Leeds United FC
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:10Burnley secure just their second win of the season, holding off sustained pressure from Leeds after taking a 1-0 lead in the first half. It looked for long stretches like the visitors would be next to score - Tuanzebe denied Calvert-Lewin what looked like a certain tap-in, before Harrison fired over after bouncing his effort into the turf. Leeds dominated possession throughout, but a lapse in concentration proved costly. Substitute Tchaouna was gifted acres of space on the edge of the area and made no mistake, unleashing a stunning strike into the top corner - a goal worthy of Goal of the Month honours, if not the season. That goal sealed the result, as Leeds simply couldn’t find the finishing touch despite generating 1.67 expected goals. Burnley, by contrast, created just 0.45 xG - with only 0.03 of that coming in the second half, via Tchaouna’s wonder strike. Next up, Burnley travel to Wolves in what could be a crucial clash in the relegation fight. Leeds will look to bounce back at home to an out-of-form West Ham after suffering back-to-back defeats. That’s all from us today - thanks for joining, and until next time, goodbye!
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:02FULL-TIME: BURNLEY 2-0 LEEDS
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:02Calvert-Lewin fires wide from a cross, and that’ll likely be that as Burnley take the points!
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:02Another stoppage halts the game as Rodon brings down a Burnley player, sparking a brief scuffle.
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:01Struijk also picks up a yellow card in the aftermath for an argument.
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:01Hannibal is booked after confronting Gudmundsson following a collision between the two. It was an unnecessary moment, as Burnley will just be looking to see out the final whistle.
Burnley vs Leeds United
17:01Longstaff’s corner was a decent one, finding Rodon’s head, but his effort was straight into the arms of Dubravka.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:58Seven minutes of added time have been announced as Longstaff prepares to take a corner from the right.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:56Burnley almost shoot themselves in the foot as they scramble to deal with a cross from the right, which evades two or three players before Walker finally boots it clear. They can’t afford to take any chances in the dying moments.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:51Piroe fires wide! Gudmundsson breaks down the left flank and plays a teasing ball into the middle, but it’s just behind the substitute, who’s out of position and scuffs his effort off target. You get the feeling that might be Leeds’ last real chance...
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:48Leeds launch a long throw from the right, but it’s comfortably dealt with - much to the relief of the Burnley supporters inside the stadium.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45Anthony has had a quieter game but will be delighted if his side can secure a crucial three points this afternoon. Barnes comes on to replace him.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45The first goalscorer Ugochukwu is replaced by Mejbri.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45Leeds captain Ampadu is replaced by Tanaka as we enter the final ten minutes.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45A couple of chances go begging for Leeds... Since coming on, James has been probing down the right. He clips a cross into the box, spilled to Ampadu, but he scuffs his effort wide. Moments later, Nmecha is found with a clever delivery and gets in front of the keeper, but his header flies over. It’s looking like Leeds just won't find the breakthrough today.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45Leeds have dominated possession over the last 15 minutes, holding nearly 80%, but they’ve lacked the killer instinct in front of goal - a concern with some important games coming up.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45Burnley make a defensive-minded change, with Flemming - who made his first league start today - replaced by Laurent.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:37Stach is replaced by Piroe, giving the visitors two strikers up front as they go all out for an equaliser.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:45There was a brief delay as Dubravka went down and required treatment. With goalkeepers unable to leave the field, both sides had a chance to hear instructions from their managers. Could this be a tactical plan from Burnley?
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:43Leeds nearly pull one back! Bogle is found at the back post but is crowded out, and his effort flies just over the bar. It’s a positive response from Leeds, but they need a goal now.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:32Florentino gets the assist, and he won’t provide many better than that - that ball flew into the net!
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:32GOOOOOAALLLL!!!!!! BURNLEY LEAD 2-0!!!! TCHAOUNA! What a strike! The substitute, hardly on the pitch five minutes, is given acres of space by the Leeds defence. He doesn’t hesitate - taking a crack with his left foot, he absolutely rockets it with pace and dip into the top left corner. Darlow is left with no chance once again. Burnley double their lead against the run of play and will now look to see this one out.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:29Harrison is withdrawn after two quick chances to level the score. Nmecha comes on to replace him.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:29James comes on for Aaronson, who’s been lively but hasn’t quite delivered the end product this afternoon.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:29Longstaff floats a corner to Rodon at the back post, and his header finds Harrison, who was eagerly waiting for the ball to drop. But he snatches his effort and puts it off target. Leeds will be disappointed not to have scored yet and may look to the bench to freshen things up.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:24Burnley’s last shot was Ugochukwu’s strike that gave them the lead. Since then, the hosts have struggled going forward, with Leeds registering the last five attempts on goal.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:23ANOTHER LEEDS CHANCE! Longstaff delivers a superb cross from the right towards Harrison at the back post. He connects well, but his effort crashes into the ground and sails over Dubravka’s goal. He really should be hitting the target, but it’s another positive sign for the visitors.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:21Tchaouna replaces the injured Bruun Larsen.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:21Aaronson shows brilliant footwork down the right, leaving Florentino for dead inside the box. He has time to pick his moment and drills the ball across the face of goal, where Calvert-Lewin is waiting - but a crucial last-ditch tackle from Tuanzebe denies him a tap-in and the equaliser. Leeds are knocking on the door.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:17Bruun Larsen continues to receive treatment on the sidelines as play resumes with a Leeds goal-kick.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:16There’s a stoppage in play as Bruun Larsen has gone down off the ball and is receiving treatment from the Burnley medical staff.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:15Anthony is the first name in the referee’s book this afternoon, shown a yellow card for what appeared to be dissent.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:15Leeds find space and break away through Aaronson, but his pass to Calvert-Lewin is poorly weighted, forcing the striker to overstretch and slide in an attempt to reach it. A real let-off for Burnley, who looked exposed for a moment.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:11Cullen concedes a free-kick on the halfway line as Stach looks to turn. Leeds try to take it quickly, showing their intent, but the referee pulls it back with the ball still rolling. Plenty still to play for in the next 45 minutes.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:09Burnley have started the second half just as they did the first, imposing their style of play early on. Leeds need to regain control quickly and recapture the intensity they showed in the closing stages of the first half.
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:06We're up and running in the second half!
Burnley vs Leeds United
16:02The visitors have generated more expected goals in the first half, with 0.61 xG compared to Burnley’s 0.43. Leeds will take confidence from their strong finish to the half and will be looking to come out with purpose in the second outing. According to Opta’s Live Win Probability model, Burnley have a 66% chance of seeing their lead through, while Leeds are pegged at just 11%...
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:57Burnley lead 1-0 at half-time! It’s been a game with few clear-cut chances, and the first real opportunity resulted in the opener. Burnley had wasted several set-pieces before this throw-in, but this time they created a moment of magic. Walker whipped in a delicious ball that allowed Ugochukwu to meet it and fire his side into the lead. Leeds struggled to respond immediately but should have equalised through Aaronson after Burnley cheaply gave the ball away - Aaronson was clean through with only Dubravka to beat. Leeds dominated the final five minutes of the half, and the last chance fell to Stach, who struck a free-kick with intent, but it couldn’t find the back of the net.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:51HALF-TIME: BURNLEY 1-0 LEEDS UNITED
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:51STACH COMES CLOSE! The German stands over the free-kick, poised and ready. His right-footed effort to the far side is well struck but isn't quite in the corner. Dubravka reacts quickly to push it clear - and that’s likely the last chance of the opening period.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:51Gudmundsson is starting to push forward from left-back, and this time he wins a free-kick after being fouled. It’s a dangerous position and a great chance for Leeds to find an equaliser.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:49Stach has hardly touched the ball so far, which is surprising given he’s one of only seven players this Premier League season to create over 10 chances and attempt more than 10 shots from open play. If Leeds can get him on the ball during a sustained period of possession, their chances of finding joy and grabbing an equaliser will improve significantly.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:49Leeds are starting to get going now, pinning Burnley in their own third. Ampadu launches a long throw from the left, which Flemming clears initially. The ball then falls to Aaronson outside the box, who tries to spark something, but a combination of limited options and Burnley defenders forces the ball out of play.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:44Longstaff takes two corners back-to-back after the first is blocked by the first man. His second delivery is much deeper, and Leeds win the initial contact, but Burnley deal with it comfortably. The ball is eventually played out for a goal-kick, with Burnley regaining their composure after a brief wobble.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:42After a brief delay as the referee received information through his earpiece, play resumed and Burnley immediately threatened. Ugochukwu picked up the ball once more and whipped in a cross towards the middle, but Darlow was alert and ready to claim it.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:39LEEDS SHOULD BE LEVEL! What a chance for the visitors... Burnley lose the ball through Anthony, and Harrison pounces, driving forward through the middle. Aaronson is completely unmarked on the right, and Harrison slips him in with the goal at his mercy - but Dubravka throws himself at the shot and pushes it onto the post and out for a corner. A huge moment in this game, and one Leeds will take confidence from.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:35Walker steps out onto Harrison and nudges him to the floor from behind. Leeds win a free-kick near the halfway line and will be looking to push forward as quickly as possible.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:34Burnley look the more threatening going forward, nearly creating another goalscoring opportunity down the left flank but were stopped at the last moment. Meanwhile, Leeds are struggling to impose their own style and finding it difficult to adapt.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:33The visitors have kept just one clean sheet in their last 25 top-flight away games, conceding 52 goals during that run. It’s grim reading for the Whites, who will need to rely on goals if they’re to turn this one around.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:29The visitors have lost three of their five Premier League games this season when conceding the first goal. Farke will be eager to improve that record before the final whistle this afternoon...
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:31Leeds have struggled to build any real momentum in the five minutes since the goal. Burnley are winning the first and second balls and clearly showing their intent to see this one through.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:25Walker shows his class with a cross worthy of a multiple Premier League winner. He delivers it pinpoint-accurate onto Ugochukwu’s head, and the Frenchman simply couldn’t miss.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:24GOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!! 1-0 BURNLEY!!!!! UGOCHUKWU! The hosts have a deserved lead! The goal comes from another set-piece situation, this time a throw-in. Walker throws it short and quickly gets it back. As the ball is played back to him, he delivers a superb outswinging cross that perfectly meets the head of Ugochukwu, who has been lively all game. Darlow had no chance - it’s 1-0!
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:23The corner is weak and easily cleared by Calvert-Lewin at the near post. It’s vital the hosts capitalise on the chances they’re being given from set-pieces.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:20Leeds win a corner, taken by Longstaff, but it’s punched clear by Dubravka. As Leeds regain possession on the edge of the box, they lose the ball, and Anthony breaks forward. The in-form man lacks support but does well to keep possession, forcing Burnley to earn another corner.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:20Ugochukwu is involved again, brought down by Rodon to win a free-kick that eventually results in a corner. However, the delivery fails to produce a chance, and Leeds come away with a defensive free-kick. Scott Parker will no doubt be hoping for more from his side's early set-pieces.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:17At the other end, Leeds push forward again - this time it’s Calvert-Lewin on the end of a cross. He goes for the spectacular, but his effort sails well over the bar. It’s been an end-to-end affair so far, though neither side has managed to create anything of real significance.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:15Bruun Larsen stands over the free-kick and opts to go for goal, but the effort lacks both power and precision. Darlow gathers it comfortably, untroubled. It might be worth exploring a different approach from that kind of position next time.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:15Ugochukwu drives forward brilliantly, leaving Ampadu behind with a burst of pace. Ampadu and Stach give chase, but the Burnley midfielder draws a foul and wins a free-kick in a promising position.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:13As Leeds find themselves high up the pitch, Bogle nicks the ball off Florentino and looks to float a cross into the box. His effort is mishit, though, and drifts harmlessly towards goal, where Dubravka gathers it with ease.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:13Florentino lines one up from at least 30 yards out but drags it well wide of Darlow's goal. Both sides are showing intent to win this one, and as a result, spaces may begin to open up.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:13As Burnley look to push forward and build a promising attack, Aaronson tracks back to help out defensively and momentarily steadies the claret and blue tide.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:10The hosts didn’t concede a goal in this fixture last season in the Championship - winning 1-0 away and drawing 0-0 at home. However, only West Ham have conceded more goals than the Clarets so far this season.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:07After the visitors kept possession for nearly two minutes from the first whistle, Aaronson found space behind the left side of Burnley's defence. He looked to square up Tuanzebe and pick out a pass, but the move ultimately came to nothing. Still, Leeds will be pleased with their start.
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:07We’re under way at Turf Moor, with the visitors getting us started, kicking from right to left!
Burnley vs Leeds United
15:03As the players emerge at Turf Moor, Opta’s Live Win Probability model makes Burnley slight favourites. The home side are given a 41.7% chance of victory, with the visitors rated at 31.7%. As always in the Premier League, though, it remains finely balanced - and anything can happen.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30Leeds make just one change from the side that lost to Spurs, with the injured Noah Okafor replaced by Harrison. The Whites had named an unchanged starting XI in each of their last four league matches before today - a run only bettered in the Premier League era back in 1995.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30The hosts make three changes to the side beaten at Villa Park before the international break. Ugochukwu, Bruun Larsen and Flemming are all brought into the starting XI, with Tchaouna and Laurent dropping to the bench and Lyle Foster sidelined through injury. It’s a notable afternoon for Flemming, who makes his first Premier League start for the Clarets.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30LEEDS SUBS: Lucas Perri, James Justin, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Ilia Gruev, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, Joel Piroe.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30LEEDS UNITED (4-3-3): Karl Darlow; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Gabriel Gudmundsson; Sean Longstaff, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach; Jack Harrison, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30BURNLEY SUBS: Max Weiss, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lucas Pires, Marcus Edwards, Hannibal Mejbri, Josh Laurent, Ashley Barnes, Loum Tchaouna, Armando Broja.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30BURNLEY (4-2-3-1): Martin Dubravka; Kyle Walker, Maxime Esteve, Axel Tuanzebe, Quilindschy Hartman; Josh Cullen, Lesley Ugochukwu; Jaidon Anthony, Florentino, Jacob Bruun Larsen; Zian Flemming.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30Daniel Farke’s Leeds have picked up eight points so far this season, sitting four clear of the relegation zone. Crucial wins over Everton and Wolves, along with impressive draws against Newcastle and Bournemouth, have put the Whites in a solid position seven games in. However, a home defeat to Tottenham before the international break left the visitors licking their wounds and eager to respond with a statement performance. A victory today would see Leeds win back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time in three and a half years.
Burnley vs Leeds United
14:30Burnley are winless in their last five Premier League games and currently sit in the bottom three. The Clarets have collected just four points so far this season - all of which have come at Turf Moor, the venue for this afternoon’s match. Their only victory came against fellow promoted side Sunderland, and it’s clear that picking up points against teams in and around them in the table will be crucial to their survival hopes. Scott Parker’s side have lost just one of their last six home meetings with Leeds and will be looking to extend that strong record today.
Burnley vs Leeds United
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Burnley vs Leeds United
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