Everton v Burnley

Everton v Burnley
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Wednesday 4 March 2026
Kick-off – 8pm
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Merseyside

Everton and Burnley have a long history of competition in English football, dating back to the late 19th century. Here’s an overview of their historical rivalry and matchups:

Early History:

• First Meeting: The two teams first met in the 1880s, when Burnley was founded in 1882 and Everton had already been established since 1878. Their initial meetings were in the early rounds of various regional competitions before the formation of the Football League.

Key Rivalry Moments:

• League Encounters: As two clubs in England’s top division, Everton and Burnley have faced each other regularly over the years. Burnley, at their peak, was a dominant force in English football in the 1950s, winning the First Division title in 1959-60. Everton, being one of the top clubs in English football, frequently clashed with Burnley in the league.

• Turbulent Times for Burnley: Burnley had a rough patch in the 1970s and 1980s, falling out of the top tier of English football for a long time. Everton, on the other hand, experienced success in the 1980s, winning several league titles and domestic cups.

• Recent Matches: In more recent years, the two teams have faced each other in the Premier League, with Burnley typically being a mid-to-lower table side while Everton has usually been in the mid-to-upper part of the table. The matches between the two teams in the Premier League era have been hard-fought but have typically favored Everton in terms of head-to-head victories.

Memorable Matches:

• High-Scoring Games: There have been a few high-scoring games between the two, but nothing as dramatic as some of the classic Premier League encounters.

• Burnley’s Survival Battles: Burnley has been known for their scrappy, defensive style under Sean Dyche, often battling relegation. Matches against Everton sometimes saw Burnley earn crucial points in their fight to stay up, which heightened the importance of these fixtures.

Overall Head-to-Head:

• Historically, Everton holds a strong advantage in their head-to-head record over Burnley. However, matches between them have often been competitive, particularly in recent years, when Burnley has adopted a tough, physical approach to matches, making them difficult opponents for many Premier League clubs.

Rivalry in the Modern Era:

• In the Premier League era, Everton generally has had the upper hand, finishing higher in the league standings. However, Burnley’s resilience in recent seasons (especially under Sean Dyche) has made their encounters hard-fought affairs.

Burnley’s rise back to the Premier League and Everton’s fluctuating fortunes have created a series of interesting matchups, but while the rivalry isn’t as heated as some other regional rivalries in English football, it still holds significance for both clubs and their fanbases.

Everton will host Burnley at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM GMT. This fixture is part of Matchweek 29 of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

🏟️ Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

• Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT

• Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool

• Competition: Premier League – Matchweek 29

📊 Team Form (as of March 2026)

• Everton:

  • Played: 20

  • Wins: 8

  • Draws: 7

  • Losses: 5

  • Goals Scored: 27

  • Goals Per Game: 1.35

  • Goals Conceded: 17

  • Goals Against Per Game: 0.85

  • Goal Difference: +10

  • Points: 31

• Burnley:

  • Played: 20

  • Wins: 14

  • Draws: 5

  • Losses: 1

  • Goals Scored: 34

  • Goals Per Game: 1.70

  • Goals Conceded: 14

  • Goals Against Per Game: 0.70

  • Goal Difference: +20

  • Points: 47

Burnley is currently performing impressively, leading the league with 47 points from 20 matches. In contrast, Everton has achieved 31 points from the same number of games.

🔍 Recent Head-to-Head

• April 6, 2024: Everton 1–0 Burnley

• December 16, 2023: Everton 2–0 Burnley

• November 1, 2023: Everton 3–0 Burnley (Carabao Cup)

• April 6, 2022: Burnley 3–2 Everton

• September 13, 2021: Burnley 1–3 Everton

Everton has won three of the last five encounters, with Burnley securing one victory. The most recent match saw Everton edge out Burnley 1–0 in April 2024.

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