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Cullen Inspires Burnley to 2-0 Win Over Sunderland at Turf Moor

Burnley's captain delivered a goal-plus-assist to secure their first points since promotion.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Sunderland - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - August 23, 2025 Burnley manager Scott Parker and Kyle Walker celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Sunderland - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - August 23, 2025 Burnley manager Scott Parker Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Overview

  • Josh Cullen scored 98 seconds after the restart and then sent Jaidon Anthony through for an 88th-minute finisher.
  • Play was halted for roughly four minutes because of flickering floodlights that disrupted the match.
  • Sunderland's Daniel Ballard exited with a ninth-minute groin injury, with a diagnosis expected Monday, according to Régis Le Bris.
  • Scott Parker described the victory as "humongous," emphasizing its value following last week's 3-0 defeat at Tottenham.
  • Burnley extended their unbeaten home run to 24 matches, as the game went untelevised in the UK but streamed on Peacock in the U.S.