Chelsea Draws with Burnley in Premier League Clash
Published: February 21, 2026
Match Summary
Chelsea and Burnley played to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Zian Flemming scored for Burnley, equalizing after João Pedro had given Chelsea the lead.
First Half Action
João Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea, putting the home side ahead. The first half concluded with Chelsea leading 1-0.
Second Half Developments
Burnley responded in the second half with a goal from Zian Flemming, leveling the score. The match saw several substitutions from both sides, including Liam Delap entering the game for Chelsea.
There were multiple yellow cards issued during the match, with Robert Sánchez, Jorrel Hato, and Wesley Fofana receiving cautions for Chelsea, and Josh Laurent and James Ward-Prowse for Burnley.
Wesley Fofana received a second yellow card and was ejected from the match.
Player Updates
João Pedro was substituted off for Liam Delap during the second half. Malo Gusto was replaced by Jorrel Hato. Reece James was substituted for Josh Acheampong, and Pedro Neto was replaced by Mamadou Sarr.
Burnley made substitutions bringing on Lucas Pires for Kyle Walker, Loum Tchaouna for Bashir Humphreys, Jacob Bruun Larsen for Josh Laurent, and Ashley Barnes for Jaidon Anthony.
Delap’s Role
Liam Delap came on as a substitute for Chelsea, but his shot from the center of the box went too high.
Match Statistics
- Chelsea Goals: 1 (João Pedro)
- Burnley Goals: 1 (Zian Flemming)
Quote
“Few have benefitted from Rosenior’s arrival more than Pedro, who now has six goals since his new manager took over. He’s moved miles clear of Liam Delap in the pecking order.”
si.com
FAQ
What was the final score?
The final score was Chelsea 1, Burnley 1.
Who scored for Chelsea?
João Pedro scored for Chelsea.
Who scored for Burnley?
Zian Flemming scored for Burnley.
