Liverpool 1-1 Burnley: Reds Fail Against Another Promoted Team

Liverpool played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with struggling Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026, in the Premier League, extending their inability to defeat any of this season's three promoted sides at home.[2]

The match was one-sided, with Liverpool dominating possession and chances but failing to convert, dropping crucial points in their push up the table.[3] Currently sitting 10th with 21 games played, 10 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses, +4 goal difference, and 35 points, the Reds sit mid-table, behind teams like Aston Villa (43 points) and Brentford (33).[1]

Burnley, rock-bottom with 3 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses, -19 goal difference, and 13 points, defended resiliently despite their poor form.[1] Historically, they've struggled against Liverpool, losing the last six Premier League encounters by an aggregate 12-1 since their 1-0 Anfield win in January 2021.[4]

Liverpool fired 32 shots, generating an expected goals (xG) of 2.96, yet rarely tested Burnley's goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka in the closing stages, highlighting poor finishing and game management.[5] Key performers for Burnley included forward H. Ekitike (8 goals in 18 matches), defender Q. Hartman (4 assists), and midfielder J. Cullen (2 assists).[1]

The draw underscores Liverpool's recurring issues: dominance without clinical edge, costing them dearly against lower-table opposition.[3] This result leaves them vulnerable in the race for European spots, as promoted teams continue to haunt Anfield this season.[2]

Full-time: Liverpool 1-1 Burnley. A missed opportunity for the Reds in front of their home crowd.