Chelsea Draw with Burnley After Late Goal, Red Card Drama
Published February 22, 2026
Late Drama at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea and Burnley played to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with Zian Flemming scoring a late equalizer for the visitors. The result leaves Chelsea in fourth place in the Premier League.
Early Lead for Chelsea
Chelsea took the lead early in the match, with Joao Pedro finding the back of the net in the 4th minute. He is currently the team’s top scorer with 11 goals.
Fofana Sent Off, Burnley Pushes Back
The match took a turn when Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana was shown a red card. This led to Burnley increasing their pressure, and they ultimately found the equalizer.
“It is unacceptable for their best header of the ball to be free in the box,” said a fuming Liam Rosenior.
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Flemming Secures Draw in Injury Time
Zian Flemming scored the equalizing goal for Burnley in the 93rd minute, heading home a corner kick from James Ward-Prowse.
Other Premier League Results
- Aston Villa – Leeds: 1-1
- Brentford – Brighton: 0-2
- Manchester City – Newcastle: 2-1
- West Ham – Bournemouth: 0-0
Match Highlights
Highlights of the match between Chelsea and Burnley are available here and here.
FAQ
What was the final score of the Chelsea vs. Burnley match?
The final score was Chelsea 1-1 Burnley.
Who scored for Chelsea?
Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea.
Who scored for Burnley?
Zian Flemming scored for Burnley.