Follow live coverage as Burnley face Sunderland 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 Sunderland AFC
Burnley vs Sunderland
17:14The full-time whistle blows to a chorus of cheers as Burnley defeat Sunderland 2-0 at Turf Moor. After a first half which lacked any real threat from both sides, it was the home side who took the lead early in the second half. An exquisite backheel by Anthony allowed Burnley captain Cullen to curl in a low 18-yard effort into the bottom-right corner. The Black Cats struggled to create a clear opportunity after the goal, and it was the Clarets who soon doubled their lead. This time, Cullen turned provider after playing a delightful through ball from his own half to Anthony, who skipped past Roefs before firing into the roof of the net. The result sees the hosts claim their first three points of the Premier League campaign, which sees them move up to 11th in the league table. For the Black Cats, they suffered their first defeat of the league this season and will be hoping the first-half injury to Ballard is not a serious one. Scott Parker's men were able to finish their chances in the second half and this was reflected through an xG of 0.96, whereas, Regis Le Bris' side finished the game with an xG of 0.67. Thank you for reading and take care!
Burnley vs Sunderland
17:05FULL-TIME: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland
Burnley vs Sunderland
17:03POST! Burnley are close to a third goal! Hartman drives forward on the left flank before delivering a low pass to Tchaouna, who sees his first-time 18-yard effort hit the outside of the left-hand post!
Burnley vs Sunderland
17:00Le Fee looks to make an impact on the left flank, but his delivery evades his teammates and flies out for a goal kick.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:58Sunderland look to have given up as we approach the full-time whistle. The Black Cats were applying pressure to the Burnley goal, but Anthony secured the three points with a clinical finish into the roof of the net.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:57We will have ten minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:54Foster receives a standing ovation from the Burnley faithful as he comes off for Flemming.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:56Cullen turned provider for this goal and his long through ball from his own half laid it on a plate for Anthony.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:56GOALLL! BURNLEY DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! Cullen turns provider as the captain plays a delightful through ball from his own half into the path of Anthony, who skips past Roefs before firing into the roof of the net! Burnley 2-0 Sunderland!
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:50CHANCE! Hume finds space on the right flank before whipping a teasing cross into the Burnley six-yard box, but Ekdal is able to head the danger away. The ball falls to Xhaka on the left-hand side of the pitch but the Sunderland captain overhits his cross for a Burnley goal kick.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:48The second Burnley change sees Hannibal replaced by Tchaouna.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:48Esteve finally comes off for Worrall. The Clarets' defender was in imperious form today.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:48Esteve returns to the pitch but is limping heavily. Scott Parker may need to make a change. Meanwhile, Guiu finds space in the Burnley 18-yard box but skews his shot wide of the right-hand post.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:45Regis Le Bris makes a substitution by replacing Diarra with Guiu, who comes on for his Sunderland debut.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:45CLOSE! Roberts darts his way into the Burnley penalty area from the left flank before playing a through ball to Isidor but Esteve is able to intercept for a corner kick. However, it seems the Burnley defender has injured himself in the process!
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:41Both sides are struggling to keep possession in the middle of the pitch. However, the ball is played into Diarra in the 18-yard box, but the Senegal international is unable to find Isidor and Dubravka is able to sniff out the danger.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:40As it stands, the Opta predictor currently has Burnley favourites to win the game with a 78% chance. Regis Le Bris will be hoping his side can snatch a goal before the full-time whistle. However, they are up against a Burnley side which kept 27 clean sheets in the 2024/25 Championship season.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:36Sunderland come forward with Hume on the right flank. The defender whips in an audacious cross to the far left-hand post, but Isidor is unable to get a touch on the ball. The visitors will need to do better if they want to get back into this game!
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:33The second Burnley substitution sees Larsen come off for Sonne.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:33Ugochukwu is back on his feet and will continue to play. After that early second-half goal by the hosts, both sides failed to create clear-cut chances in the final third.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:32Scott Parker makes a double change as Ugochukwu is replaced by Laurent. The former Chelsea midfielder has played brilliantly in the middle of the park.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:28The third change for the visitors sees Mayenda replaced by Isidor, who scored against West Ham in last week's Premier League encounter at the Stadium of Light.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:28The second Sunderland change sees the lively Talbi replaced by Roberts. Talbi was unfortunate not to give the Black Cats the lead in the first half after seeing his lobbed effort fly whiskers past the right-hand post.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:27Regis Le Bris decides to make a triple change. The first substitution sees Adingra come off for Le Fee.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:27Hume goes down on the right flank after Hartman lunges in. However, the referee refuses to give a free-kick and waves play on. Hume is not happy with the referee's decision. Meanwhile, Ugochukwu goes down with cramp.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:26WIDE! Hartman delivers a corner from the right-hand side of the pitch. The ball is headed back to him on the right flank before he decides to go for goal, but sees his stinging effort deflected out for another corner kick.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:24This is a worrying time for Sunderland. The Black Cats have failed to win any of their last 19 matches when conceding first in the Premier League, since a victory over AFC Bournemouth on 5th November 2016.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:24The floodlights are off, and the game can now continue, much to the happiness of supporters at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:23The referee has currently stopped play due to an issue with the floodlights! Xhaka laughs it off and wants the game to continue. Both sets of fans are getting annoyed and starting to boo the referee's decision.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:21OVER! After some good work from Ugochukwu in the Sunderland penalty area, Larsen gains half a yard of space and gets the ball onto his left foot before firing over Roefs' crossbar! The home side are looking for a second goal!
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:16Sunderland win a corner kick on the right-hand side of the pitch. Xhaka fires in a cross, but it evades everyone and goes out for a Burnley goal kick. The home supporters are in a celebratory mood as their team take the lead.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:15Cullen has scored his first goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 19th May 2024 against Nottingham Forest.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:13The assist from Anthony was outrageous as it created space for Cullen to fire into the net. It is Anthony's first assist of the Premier League this season.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:12GOALLLLLL! WHAT A START TO SECOND HALF! Anthony sets up Cullen with an exquisite backheel and the Burnley captain curls in a low shot from 18-yards into the bottom-right corner! Burnley 1-0 Sunderland!
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:09We are back underway for the second half at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:07The first half lacked clear-cut chances for both teams and this is reflected through an xG of 0.20 for the home side and an xG of 0.50 for the visitors.
Burnley vs Sunderland
16:04The half-time whistle blows at Turf Moor as Burnley and Sunderland head into the break goalless. The visitors started on the front foot and were unfortunate not to lead after Mayenda saw his scuffed six-yard effort saved by former Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka. Shortly afterwards, the Black Cats had another opportunity to take the lead but Talbi saw his left-foot-lobbed effort fly whiskers past the right-hand post. The home side eventually settled into the game and thought they had scored through Foster but the South Africa international saw his goal ruled out for a foul on Seelt in the Sunderland penalty area. The Clarets almost took the lead just before the half-time break when Anthony headed Hannibal's delightful cross wide of the left-hand post. The Opta predictor currently predicts both teams to draw the game with a 41% chance.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:55HALF-TIME: BURNLEY 0-0 SUNDERLAND
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:55WIDE! WHAT A MISS! Hannibal retrieves the ball from Larsen on the right flank. The midfielder whips in a teasing cross to the far post, but Anthony heads wide of the left-hand post and into the side netting!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:53After a bright start to the game, both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances. It seems both teams are waiting for the half-time whistle. Let's hope the second half offers more goal-mouth action!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:51We will have four minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:50WIDE! Talbi dribbles past a couple of Burnley players before teeing up Xhaka just outside the 18-yard penalty area, but the former Arsenal midfielder strikes his left-foot effort wide of the right-hand post!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:45Sadiki plays a beautiful pass to Mayenda, who runs into the Burnley penalty area. The attacker has Esteve ahead of him but goes down after taking a heavy touch. Referee Michael Salisbury is not interested and waves the penalty appeals away.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:42So careless from Larsen. Just as Burnley are growing into the game, the Dane fails to keep possession of the ball and sees his poor pass go out for a Sunderland throw-in. You can hear the groans from the home supporters!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:40Burnley have grown into this game! Walker plays the ball to Larsen on the right flank, who darts to the byline before delivering a well measured cross into the six-yard box but no one is there to bury the chance!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:38OVER! Burnley come forward once again through Ugochukwu. The former Chelsea midfielder decides to have a pop just outside the 18-yard box but sees his effort sail wide of Roefs' crossbar after a timed slide tackle by Alderete!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:35SAVE! Hume wins the ball on the right flank before finding some space. The defender whips in a stinging cross into the Burnley six-yard box but Dubravka sniffs out the danger.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:33It is time for Burnley to attack. Hannibal retains the ball before making a darting run towards the Sunderland goal. The Manchester United youth product delivers a long pass to Foster, but the striker is unable to control the ball and Roefs is able to collect it.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:31Xhaka is dominating proceedings in the middle of the pitch. He passes the ball to Reinildo on the left flank. The defender finds some space before delivering a cross into the 12-yard box but Esteve is able to clear his lines.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:30Adingra finds space on the left flank before firing in a cross towards Xhaka on the right-hand side of the pitch. The former Arsenal midfielder whips in a delivery into the Burnley penalty area but no one is there to attack it and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:28This has been an entertaining start to the game. Sunderland were pressing for an early goal, but that opportunity for Foster has given impetus to the home side. Burnley's supporters are cheering their team on.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:24YELLOW! That is silly from Adingra! The Sunderland winger goes into the referee's notebook after slapping Hannibal in the face! He was fortunate not to have got sent off!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:27FOUL! Burnley think they have scored! Foster wins the ball inside the Sunderland penalty area before firing in an effort into the top-right corner. However, the referee rules the goal out for a foul on Seelt!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:22The visitors have been impressive so far. They have had two golden opportunities to score but have not been clinical enough in the final third. They need to be careful as the home side are starting to apply some pressure...
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:19WIDE! It is beautiful play by Adingra on the left flank. The former Brighton winger plays a through ball to Talbi in the Burnley penalty area, but the Morocco international sees his lobbed effort skim past the right-hand post!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:16Sunderland have been very good in the opening exchanges. They pass the ball around midfield until a loose ball sees Seelt foul Foster in the middle of the pitch.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:14Ballard tries to give it a go, but his day is done as he sits back down on the pitch. Regis Le Bris is now preparing a substitution.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:12Ballard is replaced by Dutchman Seelt. That is a blow to Sunderland and Regis Le Bris will hope the injury to Ballard is not serious. The former Arsenal youth product has been in fine form for the Black Cats.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:11Ballard goes down injured after crashing into a Burnley defender when heading across the Burnley penalty area. The Sunderland medical team are on to attend to the defender. It looks like Ballard will have to come off...
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:09SAVE! SUNDERLAND SHOULD HAVE SCORED! A 20-yard free-kick is whipped in by Xhaka to the back post. Ballard rises highest at the back post and heads the ball across goal but Mayenda sees his scuffed shot well saved by Dubravka! Shocking miss!
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:09The game starts off well with Burnley dominating possession of the ball, which is recycled back to Dubravka, who gets booed by the visiting fans due to his allegiance with former club Newcastle.
Burnley vs Sunderland
15:04After a one-minute applause for Burnley legend Willie Irvine, who passed away last month, we are underway for the first half at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:57The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in Lancashire. Burnley are unbeaten in their three Premier League home games against Sunderland (W2 D1), most recently a 4-1 victory in December 2016. Scott Parker will be hoping his side can claim the three points against today’s opponents.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36Meanwhile, Regis Le Bris has made just one change to the side that dismantled West Ham 3-0 at the Stadium of Light last week. Omar Alderete comes into central defence, replacing Jenson Seelt, who is only fit enough for the bench. The former PSV defender picked up a back injury during the Black Cats victory over the Hammers. Granit Xhaka will captain the side once again after his reassuring performance against David Moyes’ men last week.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36Scott Parker makes two changes to the side that lost 3-0 against Tottenham last week. Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lesley Ugochukwu come in for Josh Laurent and Oliver Sonne, with Ugochukwu making his first start for the home side since his move from Chelsea. Josh Cullen will start in midfield for the Clarets. No player created more chances on matchday one of this season’s Premier League than Cullen (five), his most ever in a league match for the club. It was the most by a Republic of Irishman in a Premier League game since Conor Hourihane created seven chances for Aston Villa vs Sheffield United in June 2020.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36SUNDERLAND SUBS: Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, Marc Guiu, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor, Jenson Seelt, Arthur Masuaku, Enzo Le Fee.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36SUNDERLAND (4-3-3): Robin Roefs; Reinildo Mandava, Omar Alderete, Dan Ballard, Trai Hume; Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra; Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda, Chemsdine Talbi.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36BURNLEY SUBS: Joe Worrall, Marcus Edwards, Max Weiss, Loum Tchaouna, Zian Flemming, Aaron Ramsey, Oliver Sonne, Lucas Pires, Josh Laurent.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36BURNLEY (4-2-3-1): Martin Dubravka; Quilindschy Hartman, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Esteve, Kyle Walker; Josh Cullen, Lesley Ugochukwu; Jaidon Anthony, Hannibal Mejbri, Jacob Bruun Larsen; Lyle Foster.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:36Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after recording a stunning 3-0 victory over West Ham in last week’s Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light. Goals from Eliezer Mayenda, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor had the Sunderland faithful rocking after eight years away from the top-flight. Regis Le Bris will be hoping for another victory today, although the Black Cats haven’t won their opening two matches in a top-flight season since 1980-81, while they last started with two clean sheets in 1976-77. More worryingly, Sunderland haven’t won any of their last 24 away Premier League matches in August or September (D12 L12) since a 1-0 victory against Bolton Wanderers in August 2009.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:30Hosts Burnley return to action after losing their opening Premier League fixture against Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The newly promoted side suffered a 3-0 defeat after goals from Richarlison (two) and Brennan Johnson. Even though one Premier League game has been played, there are warning signs for manager Scott Parker, who has seen his teams concede three or more goals in each of his last four Premier League matches.
Burnley vs Sunderland
14:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Sunderland
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