Although Burnley Football Club has a reputation for remaining defensively compact, stifling its opponents, and fighting to survive each season in the Premier League, the Clarets have established dominance over their opponents and, at times, put on performances that destroyed those same Premier League opponents. While Burnley have rarely had large winning margins in the Premier League, there have been five occasions where they won convincingly, and these are an example of the team’s capability to dominate at the highest level.
This article, the 96 official website, reflects on the five biggest wins for Burnley FC in the Premier League era based on margins of victory, following due diligence with recognised records or reports.
5 Biggest Wins of Burnley FC in EPL history(Updated)
1. Burnley 5–0 Sheffield United
Date: 2 December 2023
Venue: Turf Moor
Margin: 5 goals
Burnley’s biggest-ever Premier League win against Sheffield United in the 2023–24 season was a different performance than anything else this season for the Clarets. Going into the game sitting bottom of the table and searching for a home win, Burnley produced a fantastic display and a stunning 5–0 victory against the Blades at Turf Moor.
Jay Rodriguez got on the scoresheet just 15 seconds into the game, meaning he had the fastest goal so far this season in the Premier League. The tides turned further in Burnley’s favour when Sheffield United were reduced to ten men. Goals from Jacob Bruun Larsen, Zeki Amdouni, Luca Koleosho, and Josh Brownhill turned a vital relegation battle into a statement win.
This is the first time a bottom-placed team on the day has won by five goals as recently as 1997 in the Premier League.
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2. Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–4 Burnley
Date: 25 April 2021
Venue: Molineux Stadium
Margin: 4 goals
Burnley produced one of their best performances away from home when they utterly destroyed Wolverhampton Wanderers 4–0 late in the 2020–21 season. Chris Wood scored a first-half hat-trick, showing his finishing, aerial strength, and ability to link the play. Ashley Westwood scored the fourth late in the game to finish off the rout. Not only was this Burnley’s biggest away win in the Premier League, but it also served as a vital result in their attempt to avoid relegation. The foundation for the performance was based on high intensity, direct play, and a ruthlessness in front of the goal.
3. Burnley 4–0 Bournemouth
Date: 22 September 2018
Venue: Turf Moor
Margin: 4 goals
Burnley secured their first Premier League win of the 2018–19 season in style, via a 4-0 victory, against AFC Bournemouth at Turf Moor. The win ended a run in which Burnley had failed to achieve victory, and lifted the club out of the bottom position in the Premier League table.
Matej Vydra opened the scoring before Aaron Lennon doubled the lead. Ashley Barnes scored two goals in quick succession late in the second half to finish off a fine performance. Burnley deployed a blend of physicality and finishing prowess in one of the most efficient attacking performances under Sean Dyche.
4. Watford 0–3 Burnley
Date: 23 November 2019
Venue: Vicarage Road
Margin: 3 goals
Burnley produced a clinical and focused performance to earn a 0-3 away victory over Watford. The first goal was a known own goal that was later changed to a goal for James Tarkowski. The Clarets added goals from Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes in the second half, converting what was a convincing performance into a convincing score line.
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Burnley were disciplined with their defensive shape and took advantage of set-pieces and counter-attacking opportunities, showing good tactical awareness and attacking sharpness.
5. Burnley 3–0 Bournemouth
Date: 22 February 2020
Venue: Turf Moor
Margin: 3 goals
In a VAR-influenced game, Burnley acquired a 3-0 home victory over Bournemouth. After two disallowed goals from the Cherries, the Clarets took control when Matej Vydra, Jay Rodriguez, and Dwight McNeil scored.
The performance was characterised by the change in the match’s momentum and the execution of Burnley’s punishment for Bournemouth errors; it continued Burnley’s form in the latter half of the season in the 2019-2020 season.
Conclusion
Burnley FC might not be known for overly high-scoring games; however, the club has shown, on several occasions, that it can record dominating victories in the Premier League. The wins against Sheffield United, Wolves, and Bournemouth are all examples of what the Clarets can do when everything clicks.
These five matches illustrate Burnley’s ability to not just compete at the highest level but win with conviction. As Burnley looks to add to its Premier League history, these results will remain as shining examples of what can be done at Turf Moor and the rest of English football.
