flemming's last-gasp header shocks chelsea
Londen, zaterdag, 21 februari 2026.
burnley snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw at stamford bridge thanks to zian flemming’s header in the 93rd minute. the goal came moments after chelsea’s wesley fofana was sent off for a second yellow card. joão pedro had put chelsea ahead early, but they could not hold on. burnley capitalized on the numerical advantage in stoppage time. flemming rose powerfully from a james ward-prowse corner to secure a crucial point. the result keeps burnley alive in the fight against relegation. they remain eight points behind nottingham forest. despite dominating possession, chelsea have now dropped four points in two games. the draw extends their struggle to convert control into wins.
flemming’s last-gasp header shocks chelsea
Burnley snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge thanks to Zian Flemming’s header in the 93rd minute [1]. The goal came moments after Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card [2]. João Pedro had put Chelsea ahead early, but they could not hold on [3]. Burnley capitalized on the numerical advantage in stoppage time [4]. Flemming rose powerfully from a James Ward-Prowse corner to secure a crucial point [5]. The result keeps Burnley alive in the fight against relegation [6]. They remain eight points behind Nottingham Forest [7]. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea have now dropped four points in two games [8]. The draw extends their struggle to convert control into wins [9].
late equalizer caps comeback effort
Zian Flemming’s 93rd-minute header marked his sixth Premier League goal of the season [5]. He connected with a precise corner delivered by James Ward-Prowse, who joined Burnley mid-season [5]. The assist highlighted Ward-Prowse’s renowned delivery technique [5]. Flemming admitted he barely remembered the moment amid the chaos [5]. His celebration reflected both relief and disbelief [5]. The goal followed intense pressure after Fofana’s dismissal in the 72nd minute [1][3]. Burnley managed only limited attempts before the red card, underscoring their reliance on set pieces late in the match [3].
disciplinary issues haunt chelsea again
Wesley Fofana’s red card was Chelsea’s eighth across all competitions this season [3]. It marked their sixth dismissal in the Premier League alone [2]. Manager Liam Rosenior criticized defensive lapses on set pieces, calling them unacceptable [1]. He acknowledged the team squandered four points over two matches [1]. While praising the squad’s character, he stressed the need for sharper execution [1]. Chelsea maintained 77% possession in the opening quarter but struggled to break down a compact Burnley defense [3]. Their inability to close out games persists as a major concern [3].
burnley clings to survival hopes
Despite collecting just one point, Burnley remains eight points adrift of safety with eleven matches remaining [2][7]. Head coach Scott Parker praised the team’s resilience despite lacking attacking sharpness [1]. He noted Burnley created few chances and relied heavily on opposition mistakes [1]. Substitute Jacob Bruun Larsen nearly secured victory moments after Flemming’s goal, heading over from close range [3]. Parker expressed mixed emotions, acknowledging missed opportunities even in a hard-fought draw [5]. Survival hinges on converting such draws into wins, especially against top-half sides [5].
milner sets new premier league milestone
James Milner played the full 90 minutes, becoming the player with the most Premier League appearances in history [2]. His total reached 654, surpassing Gareth Barry’s previous record [2]. Milner debuted in 2002 at age 16 with Leeds United and went on to represent six clubs [2]. According to Opta, 49% of Premier League players between 1968 and 2007 either played alongside or against him [2]. The achievement underscores his longevity and adaptability at the highest level [2]. Burnley supporters hailed his composure during tense phases of the match [2].