Burnley v Watford Match Report & Stats: 2-1 – Clarets Edge Tight Encounter
| Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 December 2024 |
| Venue | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Final Score | Burnley 2-1 Watford |
Burnley secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Watford at Turf Moor, with goals from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill ensuring the Clarets maintained their impressive form. A late strike from Kwadwo Baah provided Watford with hope, but it was not enough to salvage a result.
Burnley remain third in the Championship, while Watford fell to the seventh spot.
Burnley v Watford Match Report
The game started with Burnley taking control, and Jaden Anthony fired them ahead in the 9th minute, finishing off a Josh Brownhill assist. Watford struggled to find rhythm in the first half, and Burnley’s high pressing kept them pinned back.
Early in the second half, Watford showed more intent, but it was Burnley who doubled their lead in the 62nd minute, with Brownhill turning scorer after a clever pass from Hannibal Mejbri. Watford found a lifeline in the 80th minute when Kwadwo Baah’s excellent effort reduced the deficit.
Despite a late push from the visitors, Burnley’s solid defence and a standout performance from goalkeeper James Trafford preserved their advantage. The Clarets were surefire favourites to win this match, according to leading UK betting sites.
Key Moments
- 9’ - Goal! Jaidon Anthony converts from close range after a fine setup by Josh Brownhill. (Burnley 1-0 Watford)
- 62’ - Goal! Josh Brownhill doubles Burnley’s lead with a composed finish, assisted by Hannibal Mejbri. (Burnley 2-0 Watford)
- 80’ - Goal! Kwadwo Baah pulls one back for Watford with a well-placed strike. (Burnley 2-1 Watford)
Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Burnley | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.18 | 0.42 |
| Ball Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goal Attempts | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 2 |
| Big Chances | 0 | 1 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 77% |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
Lineups
Burnley (4-2-3-1)
Starting XI: Trafford (GK), Roberts, Humphreys, Esteve, Egan-Riley, Cullen, Brownhill, Anthony, Mejbri, Laurent, Flemming.
Substitutes: Delcroix, Egan, Ekdal, Hladky (GK), Hountondji, Koleosho, Rodriguez, Worrall, Andrews.
Watford (4-1-4-1)
Starting XI: Bachmann (GK), Ngakia, Porteous, Pollock, Larouci, Dwomoh, Baah, Sissoko, Chakvetadze, Vata, Bayo.
Substitutes: Sierralta, Bond (GK), Ebosele, Jebbison, Kayembe, Ince, Ogbonna, Morris, Lucas Pires.
Pre-Match Predictions: Evaluated
- Double Chance: Draw/Watford – ❌ Incorrect. Watford fought hard but fell short, with Burnley maintaining their narrow lead.
Burnley’s resilience and ability to convert key opportunities reinforced their credentials as promotion contenders, while Watford showed glimpses of quality but lacked the consistency to trouble a top side.
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