Burnley vs Sunderland 23 Aug 2025
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This match is played on date 23 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Turf Moor (Burnley) – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Burnley vs Sunderland |
| Competition | EFL Championship – Matchday 4 |
| Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 15:00 BST (14:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Broadcast | Sky Sports Red Button (UK), ESPN+ (USA) |
| Last Meeting | Sunderland 0–0 Burnley (March 2023, Championship) |
| Head-to-Head | Burnley: 30 wins, Sunderland: 39 wins, Draws: 31 |
🔎 Overview
Two historic clubs with Premier League pedigree face off in a key early-season Championship clash as Burnley host Sunderland at Turf Moor. Both sides are eyeing promotion, and this match could be a litmus test of their ambitions.
Burnley, now settled back into the second tier after relegation, are under pressure to bounce back to the top flight. With Vincent Kompany gone, the club is seeking stability under new management and has started the season with mixed results.
Sunderland, on the other hand, are gaining momentum and bring youthful energy and attacking intent under their progressive style of play. A result away at Burnley would send a strong message to the rest of the league.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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🆚 Total Matches (All Competitions): 100
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✅ Sunderland Wins: 39
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✅ Burnley Wins: 30
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🟰 Draws: 31
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⚽ Last Meeting: Sunderland 0–0 Burnley (March 2023, Championship)
The history between these sides is deep and competitive, with recent matches tightly contested.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟥 Burnley
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Manager: Craig Bellamy
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Formation: 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3
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Strengths: Ball control, experienced defenders, home atmosphere
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Concerns: Inconsistent finishing, adjusting to new leadership
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Key Player: Zeki Amdouni – A creative attacking force capable of unlocking defenses
⬜ Sunderland
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Manager: Mike Dodds
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Formation: 4-3-3
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Strengths: Quick transitions, young dynamic squad, aggressive pressing
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Weaknesses: Inexperience in big matches, occasional defensive lapses
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Key Player: Jack Clarke – The winger is in top form and key to Sunderland’s counter-attacks
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form (W-D-L) |
|---|---|
| Burnley | 🟥 🟰 🟩 🟥 🟰 |
| Sunderland | 🟩 🟥 🟰 🟩 🟩 |
🎯 Prediction
Burnley 1–1 Sunderland
Burnley’s home form will give them a boost, but Sunderland’s energy and pace could trouble them throughout. A draw feels like a fair result between two evenly matched sides still finding their rhythm this season.
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