Match story
- Burnley fired more attempts (16 vs 11 shots).
- Burnley was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 27%).
- Sunderland held more of the ball (55% possession).
Burnley defeated Sunderland 4-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 19 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Turf Moor in Burnley. Graham Scott, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Burnley vs Sunderland meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Burnley and Sunderland. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Florentino Luís from Burnley, with the midfielder stating the club's long-term thinking was key in attracting him. The 26-year-old - who already offers Premier League experience - has signed a five-year deal at Portman Road, joining for an undisclosed fee. "It feels brilliant to be a part of this club," Florentino said.
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Who’s next? Can they convince Craig Gordon to reverse his recent retirement? Invite Bolo Zenden back for a second spell at Stamford Bridge? Get Kieran Richardson to replace Marc Cucurella? Chelsea really have cooked up a fascinating transfer policy: to recreate the Sunderland XI that triumphed 3-0 at the Bridge in November 2010. Danny Welbeck, 19 and on loan from Manchester United, sealed victory that day; Jordan Henderson, 20 and days away from his England debut, ran things in the middle alongside Lee Cattermole. Sixteen years later, Welbeck and Henderson are teammates once again, brought together by Chelsea’s sudden realisation that Alan Hansen had a point.This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...
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Although only 19, English midfielder Chris Rigg is closing in on 100 appearances for the Sunderland first team. Rigg, who can operate as a defensive or attacking central midfielder, then made the step-up impressively, starting 11 Premier League matches, with a further seven appearances from the bench.
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