Zian Flemming scored immediately after half-time as Burnley recovered to draw 1-1 with Wolves at Turf Moor.
Adam Armstrong gave Wolves an early lead from the penalty spot after a VAR review, but Burnley’s pressure was rewarded when Flemming equalised in the 47th minute.
The hosts dominated possession and produced 20 shots, yet Wolves held on to secure a point in a meeting between the Premier League’s bottom two teams.
Armstrong gives Wolves an early lead
Wolves were awarded a penalty inside the opening five minutes following a VAR review.
Armstrong converted the spot kick to give the visitors an early advantage and place Burnley under immediate pressure.
The hosts responded by taking control of possession and pushing Wolves deeper. Burnley finished the match with 70 per cent of the ball and completed 541 passes, more than twice Wolves’ total of 247.
Possession did not immediately produce an equaliser, however.
Wolves continued to threaten when opportunities arose. Yerson Mosquera met a delivery from Mateus Mané inside the penalty area in the 35th minute, but his deflected attempt looped over the crossbar.
Burnley struggled to convert their territorial control into a goal and entered half-time trailing 1-0.
Flemming delivers the perfect response
Burnley needed only two minutes of the second half to restore parity.
Loum Tchaouna created the opening for Flemming, who scored in the 47th minute to make it 1-1.
The timing of the equaliser changed the contest. Burnley were no longer chasing the match and could continue applying pressure with the confidence that their dominance had finally produced a reward.
The hosts recorded nine shots on target from 20 attempts. Wolves produced 14 shots, but only four tested the Burnley goalkeeper.
Despite Burnley’s control, the visitors remained organised enough to prevent a second goal.
Burnley turn to their bench
Both managers made several changes during the second half as they searched for a winner.
Burnley introduced Zeki Amdouni for Hannibal Mejbri before Marcus Edwards and James Ward-Prowse replaced Tchaouna and Lesley Ugochukwu.
Wolves responded by bringing on Tolu Arokodare and Toti Gomes. Hugo Bueno and Jerome Abbey were later introduced as the visitors attempted to protect their defensive structure while retaining an attacking outlet.
Burnley made another double change in the 85th minute, with Jacob Bruun Larsen and Ashley Barnes replacing Jaidon Anthony and goalscorer Flemming.
Barnes nearly made an immediate impact.
The striker found space for a shot on target in the first minute of added time, but the Wolves goalkeeper made the save.
Wolves withstand Burnley’s late pressure
Burnley continued pushing forward during eight minutes of stoppage time, but they could not find the decisive goal.
The hosts’ 20 attempts, nine shots on target and 90 per cent passing accuracy reflected their control. However, they lacked the clinical finish required to turn that dominance into three points.
Wolves made their early penalty count and defended more effectively after Flemming’s equaliser.
The result left Burnley in 19th place and Wolves 20th, with neither side able to claim the victory that would have improved their position at the bottom of the table.
Burnley vs Wolves statistics
| Statistic | Burnley | Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Shots | 20 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Passes | 541 | 247 |
| Pass accuracy | 90% | 80% |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
