Chelsea entertained Burnley at Stamford Bridge earlier this afternoon as they looked to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fourth minute when Joao Pedro found the back of the net. Liam Rosenior’s side went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Wesley Fofana was sent off by the referee in the 72nd minute before Zian Flemming equalised for Burnley with a good header in injury time. The match ended with Chelsea being held to a lackluster 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Let’s take a look at how each [Chelsea](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/chelsea/) player fared during the clash against Burnley.
**GK: Robert Sanchez – 6.5/10**
Sanchez made a few solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.
**RB: Reece James – 7/10**
He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.
**CB: Wesley Fofana – 6/10**
Fofana was solid when defending inside his half and was a good presence on the ball. However, he let his teammates down by getting sent off in the 72nd minute.
**CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10**
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Ashley Barnes of Burnley heads the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)
**LB: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10**
He earned the ball back twice but struggled to influence the game in the final third.
**CM: Andrey Santos – 6/10**
Santos struggled to get a foothold in the game and was fortunate to last the whole game.
**CM: Moises Caicedo – 6.5/10**
He anchored the midfield well at times but failed to impress on the ball.
**RW: Cole Palmer – 7/10**
Palmer caused a few headaches for his marker, but there was no goal for him.
**CAM: Enzo Fernandez – 6/10**
He worked hard but failed to threaten the Burnley goal.
**LW: Pedro Neto – 8/10**
Neto was a constant menace in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
**ST: Joao Pedro – 7/10**
He caught the eye at times and managed to get his name on the scoresheet in the fourth minute.
**Substitutes:**
**CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – 6/10**
He failed to keep things solid at the back.
**ST: Liam Delap – 6/10**
Delap wasted a good chance to score with the last kick of the game.
**CB: Jorrel Hato – 6/10**
His impact on the game was minimal.
**CB: Mamadou Sarr – N/A**
**RB: Josh Acheampong – N/A**