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Burnley 1-1 Fulham: Clarets hit back to frustrate Cottagers

By Phil DawkesBBC Sport

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Ole Aina scores, despite Robbie Brady's attempted clearance on the line
Aina briefly gave Fulham hope of back-to-back wins with his second Fulham goal

Relegation-threatened Fulham lost some of the momentum built up by their win at Everton but showed battling qualities to claim a point at Burnley.

Of the three sides currently adrift at the bottom of the Premier League, the Cottagers seem the most capable of clawing their way to safety, as illustrated by their impressive win at Goodison Park on Sunday.

But they failed to repeat that bright and incisive display at Turf Moor against a typically hard-working and competitive Clarets side, who married their industry with the game's main moments of attacking ingenuity.

Burnley 1-1 Fulham: Parker 'pleased' with draw at Burnley

It was the visitors, though, who took the lead, as much through fortune as design, with Ola Aina's chested effort from a corner finding the net despite an attempted clearance from Robbie Brady on the line.

Crucially, the visitors were denied the time to draw confidence from the opener, with Burnley hitting back three minutes later through a well-taken Ashley Barnes finish, following a superb low ball from Jay Rodriguez.

The same two strikers had both narrowly failed to get a goal-bound touch on a superb low cross from James Tarkowski in the first half, while Rodriguez saw a low drive kicked away by Alphonse Areola shortly after his side had levelled the score.

The draw represents an opportunity missed for Burnley to put further ground between themselves and the London side, with the gap between the two a sizeable but not yet entirely comfortable eight points.

Scott Parker's side remain six points shy of safety, with Newcastle the 17th-placed side most in danger of being reeled in.

A point gained, or two lost for Fulham?

Earning a result at Burnley against a side built to expose the mental and physical weaknesses in an opponent, especially a newly promoted one, is not an easy task.

In doing so, Fulham have further demonstrated their growth into a top-flight side, after claiming a number of creditable draws earlier in the campaign and then dispatching an aspiring big-hitter in Everton last weekend.

Unfortunately, the Cottagers' development could have come too late.

Only wins will really eat into the gap between themselves and safety and they cannot afford to let one slip from their grasp when it is there to be had.

It is why Parker and his side will be so disappointed at the speed and manner with which they conceded the equaliser at Turf Moor, throwing away the lead and momentum they had seized by allowing Barnes a free run in on goal to finish.

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They had been on the back foot for large periods before that and were indebted to a bit of fortune for their goal, but aesthetics come a distant second to actual points right now.

The biggest positive for Burnley will be that their advantage over the Cottagers remains the same as it was before kick-off.

With the likes of Newcastle and Palace in far worse form than they are, and Brighton a point worse off, they will feel relatively calm about their situation.

What will worry manager Dyche is further injuries to his already depleted squad, with Johan Berg Gudmundsson having to depart, and his replacement Robbie Brady also needing to be replaced.

There is no respite for either side, with both facing further important fixtures at the weekend.

Burnley host West Brom, the side a place below Fulham in the table, while Parker's men welcome bottom club Sheffield United to Craven Cottage.

'When we get ahead we need to weather something'

Burnley boss Sean Dyche talking to Sky Sports: "Another point on the board, we are stripped to the bare bones. A committed performance.

"The reaction to their goal was excellent and I thought we defended well. It's remarkably unfortunate how many injuries we have had."

Fulham boss Scott Parker talking to Sky Sports: "It is a tough place to come, the ball is in play not a lot, it is scrappy. We got our noses in front and disappointed with the goal we have conceded.

"We take the point though. That is four points so far this week. When we get ahead we need to weather something. There were a couple of mistakes for their goal.

"I thought we were solid, dealt with the threat of balls coming in but were not able to get our identity on it.

"We regroup, it has been a busy week. Every game is big for us. Six points. This team has honest belief and confidence."

Burnley's best unbeaten home run extended - the stats

  • Burnley are unbeaten in their past 31 home meetings with Fulham in all competitions (W25 D6), extending their longest ever unbeaten run against an opponent at Turf Moor in their history. Their last such defeat was back in April 1951 (2-0).
  • Fulham's 31-game winless streak away from home against Burnley in all competitions is their longest run without a victory on the road against an opponent in their history.
  • There have been just 24 Premier League goals scored at Turf Moor this season (Burnley scoring 10 and conceding 14) - the joint-lowest total at a top-flight ground in 2020-21 (level with Craven Cottage).
  • Fulham have gone six consecutive away games without defeat in the Premier League (W1 D5), their joint longest such run in the competition (also in August 2004 under Chris Coleman).
  • Burnley have conceded the first goal of the game in eight of their 12 Premier League matches at Turf Moor this season, including each of the past five - only Sheffield United (10) have done so more often on home soil in the competition this campaign.
  • There were just 224 seconds between Ola Aina's opener for Fulham and Ashley Barnes' equaliser for Burnley.
  • Burnley's Jay Rodriguez has assisted in back-to-back Premier League games for the first time in his career, with this his 196th appearance in the competition.
  • Burnley's Robbie Brady is the only player to have been substituted on and off in two separate Premier League games this season.

Player of the match

TarkowskiJames Tarkowski

with an average of 7.77

Burnley

  1. Squad number5Player nameTarkowski
    Average rating

    7.77

  2. Squad number10Player nameBarnes
    Average rating

    6.70

  3. Squad number1Player namePope
    Average rating

    6.52

  4. Squad number19Player nameRodriguez
    Average rating

    6.47

  5. Squad number28Player nameLong
    Average rating

    6.38

  6. Squad number2Player nameLowton
    Average rating

    6.34

  7. Squad number3Player nameTaylor
    Average rating

    6.14

  8. Squad number18Player nameWestwood
    Average rating

    6.10

  9. Squad number11Player nameMcNeil
    Average rating

    6.02

  10. Squad number4Player nameCork
    Average rating

    5.96

  11. Squad number8Player nameBrownhill
    Average rating

    5.88

  12. Squad number7Player nameGudmundsson
    Average rating

    5.69

  13. Squad number12Player nameBrady
    Average rating

    4.82

Fulham

  1. Squad number34Player nameAina
    Average rating

    6.42

  2. Squad number5Player nameAndersen
    Average rating

    6.19

  3. Squad number27Player nameMaja
    Average rating

    6.02

  4. Squad number21Player nameReed
    Average rating

    5.90

  5. Squad number16Player nameTosin
    Average rating

    5.84

  6. Squad number1Player nameAreola
    Average rating

    5.82

  7. Squad number15Player nameLoftus-Cheek
    Average rating

    5.81

  8. Squad number19Player nameLookman
    Average rating

    5.78

  9. Squad number17Player nameCavaleiro
    Average rating

    5.77

  10. Squad number2Player nameTete
    Average rating

    5.77

  11. Squad number14Player nameDe Cordova-Reid
    Average rating

    5.65

  12. Squad number29Player nameZambo Anguissa
    Average rating

    5.43

  13. Squad number18Player nameLemina
    Average rating

    5.42

  14. Squad number33Player nameRobinson
    Average rating

    5.31

Line-ups

Burnley

Formation 4-4-2

  • 1Pope
  • 2Lowton
  • 28Long
  • 5Tarkowski
  • 3Taylor
  • 7GudmundssonSubstituted forBradyat 39'minutesBooked at 46minsSubstituted forBrownhillat 64'minutes
  • 18Westwood
  • 4Cork
  • 11McNeil
  • 10Barnes
  • 19Rodriguez

Substitutes

  • 8Brownhill
  • 12Brady
  • 15Peacock-Farrell
  • 25Norris
  • 26Bardsley
  • 34Dunne
  • 41Benson
  • 45Driscoll-Glennon
  • 46Mumbongo

Fulham

Formation 4-4-1-1

  • 1Areola
  • 2TeteSubstituted forRobinsonat 78'minutes
  • 5Andersen
  • 16Tosin
  • 34Aina
  • 15Loftus-CheekBooked at 16mins
  • 21Reed
  • 18LeminaSubstituted forZambo Anguissaat 61'minutes
  • 19Lookman
  • 14De Cordova-ReidSubstituted forCavaleiroat 67'minutes
  • 27Maja

Substitutes

  • 3Hector
  • 4Odoi
  • 12Rodák
  • 13Ream
  • 17Cavaleiro
  • 25Onomah
  • 29Zambo Anguissa
  • 30Kongolo
  • 33Robinson
Referee:
Jonathan Moss

Match Stats

Home TeamBurnleyAway TeamFulham
Possession
Home46%
Away54%
Shots
Home8
Away8
Shots on Target
Home3
Away3
Corners
Home5
Away5
Fouls
Home7
Away13

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Burnley 1, Fulham 1.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Fulham 1.

  3. Post update

    Attempt missed. Ashley Barnes (Burnley) header from very close range misses to the left following a corner.

  4. Post update

    Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

  5. Post update

    Foul by Joachim Andersen (Fulham).

  6. Post update

    Jay Rodriguez (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  7. Post update

    Attempt missed. Ademola Lookman (Fulham) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Josh Maja.

  8. Post update

    Foul by Ademola Lookman (Fulham).

  9. Post update

    James Tarkowski (Burnley) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  10. Post update

    Foul by Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham).

  11. Post update

    Jack Cork (Burnley) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  12. Post update

    Attempt missed. Josh Maja (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a cross.

  13. Post update

    Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Post update

    Foul by Matthew Lowton (Burnley).

  15. Substitution

    Substitution, Fulham. Antonee Robinson replaces Kenny Tete.

  16. Post update

    Attempt missed. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ivan Cavaleiro with a cross.

  17. Post update

    Ademola Lookman (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  18. Post update

    Foul by Matthew Lowton (Burnley).

  19. Post update

    Foul by Kenny Tete (Fulham).

  20. Post update

    Jay Rodriguez (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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243 comments

  • Comment posted by 6starGENERAL, at 20:08 17 Feb

    i,ll have to give it, to burnley, what is it, six years in prem, for a town club, with a budget of £5 per year, great stuff, sean dyche very good manager.

    • Reply posted by bobby smith, at 22:03 17 Feb

      bobby smith replied:
      They had a takeover of 200m not 5 pounds

  • Comment posted by Raedwulf, at 20:19 17 Feb

    A point is a point, but it's a better point for Burnley than Fulham. For the Clarets, it maintains the distance & keeps two clubs behind them. For the Whites, it doesn't really bring them closer. Fulham aren't yet doomed, but they need wins, not draws. Especially against other teams looking over their shoulders.

    • Reply posted by OM245, at 10:20 18 Feb

      OM245 replied:
      Hoping they stay up though, they're actually decent to watch under Scott Parker

  • Comment posted by 100kdeadsofar, at 20:05 17 Feb

    Dyche is a better manager than Southgate IMO

    • Reply posted by King_Power, at 20:08 17 Feb

      King_Power replied:
      Not got the FA's DNA though.

  • Comment posted by fatboyprop, at 20:39 17 Feb

    I wouldn't say a point away at Burnley is the worst result for Fulham.

    But the next two against Sheffield United at home, and them Palace.

    Must won those both.

    • Reply posted by owls49, at 00:56 18 Feb

      owls49 replied:
      Yep, especially take out SUFC.

  • Comment posted by David McManus, at 21:24 17 Feb

    Fulham showed enough to stay up, Newcastle should be getting nervous

    • Reply posted by Yozinthefog, at 23:16 17 Feb

      Yozinthefog replied:
      Why? We’re six points clear

  • Comment posted by Windsor Chap, at 20:06 17 Feb

    Not the best watch and draw was about right.

    I still reckon Fulham will just about survive, they play good football normally though it was a bit more difficult to do so against this tough as ever Burnley side.

    • Reply posted by David, at 10:22 18 Feb

      David replied:
      The problem is that they play good football, but then draw. Only 3 wins all season says it all

  • Comment posted by Waters, at 20:04 17 Feb

    Thank goodness Brady's contract is up at the end of the season offers nothing to this burnley team

    • Reply posted by Shy Talk, at 21:47 17 Feb

      Shy Talk replied:
      I could not agree more but talks of a new contract are "ongoing".

  • Comment posted by graham radford, at 20:45 17 Feb

    Fair result though a game which won’t last long in the memory. Did Scott Parker ask moss what he got for Xmas, why was he spoken to. Moss should not be reffing at this level, too many wrong decisions and doesn’t move well, perhaps unfit,

  • Comment posted by Clive, at 20:43 17 Feb

    Good point for the clarets but got to do better against teams around us . Brady needs to wake up if he wants a new contract.

    • Reply posted by Andinsecondplace, at 20:58 17 Feb

      Andinsecondplace replied:
      Should have had a second yellow.

  • Comment posted by Cake, at 20:09 17 Feb

    Geordie sphincters have got to be twitching and, if not, they should be......

    • Reply posted by Bulging Wardrobe, at 20:16 17 Feb

      Bulging Wardrobe replied:
      "Geordie sphincters" sounds like a new age recital group.

  • Comment posted by ian, at 20:32 17 Feb

    A mustn't lose for Burnley so satisfied with the point. Still reckon Fulham will survive,

  • Comment posted by wale , at 20:06 17 Feb

    People do say this..the league table never lies so Fulham have to get scoring boots onas it's beginning to get too late.. next month is March!!

    • Reply posted by Growup, at 21:51 17 Feb

      Growup replied:
      Season ends later though remember?

  • Comment posted by Potato , at 21:26 17 Feb

    Evening the good folks who live to troll Burnley. We play again on Saturday afternoon so make sure you set your troll clocks. We are glad we give you a reason to exist. Without us your lives would be oh so sad. That we give you a reason to express yourselves makes us go on and on and on and on. Season after season after season after season! 😀

    • Reply posted by Harry, at 21:35 17 Feb

      Harry replied:
      Good comment Potato.
      What is the point in trolling us?
      It only makes us happier when we eventually come through.
      Do you remember when they said we were relegation certainties ?

  • Comment posted by Keith, at 20:17 17 Feb

    Brady rather lacklustre whilst he was on the pitch - didn't appear to be up to speed in any of the important situations. Never mind another point for the Clarets and Fulham no closer to us UTC ! Great goal for Barnes and superb assist from Jay Rod, do both of them a power of good.

  • Comment posted by andrew, at 20:07 17 Feb

    A point is enough for us....beat wba and send allerdyce down ...looking forward to that! Up the clarets

  • Comment posted by yorkshire claret, at 21:28 17 Feb

    Not the greatest game but did well to come back from a goal down. With a bit of luck could have got the win as Pope had little to do. Thought keV Long had a decent game standing in for Captain Marvel. In Dyche we trust.

  • Comment posted by macca, at 20:22 17 Feb

    Poor game, evenly balanced stats, lose another player, if Guds was a horse he be put down. Brady gets a yellow misses a free header and fails to stop their goal. No this best day. Fulham not a patch on Everton game, a fluky goal. A point won by Burnley.
    Southampton Newcastle and Palace may start worrying soon!

  • Comment posted by Burnley Cowboy, at 19:59 17 Feb

    UTC another point to safety 😀

  • Comment posted by Shy Talk, at 22:00 17 Feb

    I don't know whether other Burnley fans agree but I think the Barnes / Rodriguez pairing offers the team more attacking options than when Wood starts. But why talks of a new contract for Brady are "ongoing" are a mystery to me. He offers nothing whatsoever.

  • Comment posted by Sharp , at 21:36 17 Feb

    Richard Osman, Nigel Havers, Hugh Grant....I really have no idea why people think us Fulham fans are toffs.

    • Reply posted by FFC65EBOURNE, at 21:59 17 Feb

      FFC65EBOURNE replied:
      Don't forget Keith Allen, Example yes we are all old Etonians 🎩🤨We are Fulham🧐

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