Thursday , 2 July 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Burnley FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Burnley FC
Tue 5 Dec 2023 · 19:30 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Hwang Heechan 42' 1–0
Y 2' Josh Brownhill
Y 53' Sander Berge
Mario Lemina 57' Y
Y 63' Charlie Taylor
Y 74' Hjalmar Ekdal
Max Kilman 80' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Assistant 1 Darren Cann
  • Assistant 2 Derek Eaton

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

2
5
5
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals Burnley FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-05 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burnley FC 2022-04-24 Burnley FC 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2021-12-01 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–0 Burnley FC 2021-04-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–4 Burnley FC 2020-12-21 Burnley FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Burnley FC H 1–0 W
02 Dec Arsenal FC A 1–2 L
27 Nov Fulham FC A 2–3 L
11 Nov Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–1 W
04 Nov Sheffield United FC A 1–2 L
28 Oct Newcastle United FC H 2–2 D
Burnley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
02 Dec Sheffield United FC H 5–0 W
25 Nov West Ham United FC H 1–2 L
11 Nov Arsenal FC A 1–3 L
04 Nov Crystal Palace FC H 0–2 L
28 Oct AFC Bournemouth A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Burnley FC
#3 Position #2
20 Points 22
38 Played 38
3 / 11 / 24 W / D / L 4 / 10 / 24
27 Scored 38
68 Conceded 75
-41 GD -37
0.53 PPG 0.58
8% Win % 11%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts). Burnley FC are 2nd (22 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have kicked off against Burnley FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 2' Josh Brownhill was booked on 2.
  • 7' Burnley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 27' The 25-year-old Joao Gomes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' named a 3-4-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' Another change for Burnley FC made on 36 minute. Luca Koleosho leaves to be changed by Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
  • 41' The travelling Burnley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' The deadlock is broken! Hwang Heechan gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
  • 47' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jacob Bruun Larsen suffering a number of foals already.
  • 53' Sander Berge picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 54' Burnley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
  • 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mario Lemina.
  • 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 63' The referee calls foul for Charlie Taylor. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 71' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Jacob Bruun Larsen exits the field as Mike Tresor enters on 71.
  • 74' It’s a booking for Burnley FC player. Hjalmar Ekdal gets a Yellow card.
  • 79' Pablo Sarabia makes way for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
  • 80' Max Kilman is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
  • 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Boubacar Traore on, Matheus Cunha off on 87 minutes.
  • 90' The whistle greets Hugo Bueno as he departs to be replaced by Matt Doherty.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary O'Neil

Burnley FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Kompany

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Wood 6
Raul Jimenez 3
Matej Vydra 2
Ashley Barnes 2
Ashley Westwood 1
Hwang Heechan 1
Rayan Ait Nouri 1
Jacob Bruun Larsen 1

Head to Head

2023-12-05 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burnley FC 2022-04-24 Burnley FC 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2021-12-01 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–0 Burnley FC 2021-04-25 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–4 Burnley FC 2020-12-21 Burnley FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2023-12-05 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burnley FC W 2023-12-02 Arsenal FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-11-27 Fulham FC 3–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-11-11 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2023-11-04 Sheffield United FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-10-28 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–2 Newcastle United FC D

Burnley FC Form

2023-12-05 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Burnley FC L 2023-12-02 Burnley FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-11-25 Burnley FC 1–2 West Ham United FC L 2023-11-11 Arsenal FC 3–1 Burnley FC L 2023-11-04 Burnley FC 0–2 Crystal Palace FC L 2023-10-28 AFC Bournemouth 2–1 Burnley FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Burnley FC xG
I would bet for: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Burnley FC 75% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC42% Draw25% Burnley FC33%
Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Burnley FC
58%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Burnley FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC29% Draw43% Burnley FC28%
Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers Push Burnley FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✗
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.