Everton vs Burnley: Premier League Preview, Team Updates, Stats & History
In an upcoming Premier League clash, Everton will host Burnley at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both teams have had a turbulent start to the season, making this match crucial for securing valuable points.
Everton’s Recent Performance
Everton has not experienced a strong home advantage recently. They are winless in their last six Premier League home matches, with two draws and four losses. The last time they went longer without a home win was in October 1998, where they failed for nine consecutive games.
- Unbeaten in three league meetings with Burnley (W2, D1).
- Last home win was prior to their current six-match streak.
- Only five of their 14 home goals this season have come from open play.
Struggles Against Newly Promoted Teams
This season, Everton has struggled against newly promoted sides, failing to win any of their four encounters (D3, L1). The last time Everton experienced a longer winless run against promoted teams was between March and November 2010 under David Moyes.
Burnley’s Away Challenges
Burnley has historically struggled at Goodison Park, winning only three out of their last 21 away matches against Everton across all competitions, with the most recent victory occurring in the 2020-21 season.
- Only one win in last 21 away games against Everton (3 wins, 15 losses).
- Recovered points from losing positions in three of their last four away games.
- Scored the most goals when losing this season (21) in the Premier League.
Key Players and Statistics
Thierno Barry of Everton has seen an improvement in form, scoring six goals in his last 14 Premier League appearances, including a crucial winner against Newcastle. Meanwhile, Burnley’s Zian Flemming is a notable contributor, netting six of Burnley’s 17 away goals this season. Chris Wood holds the record with seven away goals for Burnley in a single season.
Managerial Matchup
The clash will also feature a managerial contest between Everton’s David Moyes and Burnley’s Scott Parker. Their previous encounters have seen limited scoring, with only one goal in their last three meetings. Interestingly, two of these matches have ended in goalless draws.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming match is critical for both teams. Everton aims to break their home winless streak, while Burnley seeks to capitalize on their recent form and improve their away record.
