There are comebacks, and then there are comebacks that rewrite the narrative of a season. Burnley’s 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on February 11, 2026, did exactly that — a dramatic first-half turnaround at Selhurst Park that ended a 16‑game Premier League winless streak and left fans wondering what might have been for Jorgen Strand Larsen’s home debut.

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Match Result: Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley ·
Date: February 11, 2026 ·
Venue: Selhurst Park, London ·
Competition: Premier League ·
Crystal Palace Rank (Pre‑match): 15th ·
Burnley Rank (Pre‑match): 19th

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact minute of each goal (not published in top match reports)
  • Tactical formations used by either side
  • Attendance figure for the match
3Timeline signal
  • Burnley scored three goals in seven first‑half minutes to turn 2‑0 into 3‑2 (Premier League)
4What’s next
  • Burnley remain 19th, nine points from safety (Premier League)
  • Crystal Palace drop to 13th after the defeat (Premier League)

Six facts from the match sheet, one pattern: Burnley’s comeback was not just a fluke — it was a relentless seven‑minute blitz that exposed a fragile Palace defence.

Here is the key match data in table form.

Label Value
Final Score 2-3
Home Team Crystal Palace
Away Team Burnley
Date February 11, 2026
Venue Selhurst Park
Attendance Not reported

What was the final score of Crystal Palace vs Burnley?

Match summary

  • Crystal Palace 2, Burnley 3 — confirmed by the Premier League official match report and ESPN sports broadcaster.
  • Burnley staged a comeback after trailing 2‑0 (ESPN).
  • Match played on February 11, 2026 at Selhurst Park (Sky Sports).

Key moments

  • Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Crystal Palace in the first half (Sky Sports).
  • Burnley scored three times in seven minutes before halftime — Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony, and an own goal by Jefferson Lerma (Sky Sports).
  • No further goals in the second half; Burnley held on to win 3‑2 (The Guardian UK news outlet).

The implication: Burnley produced an improbable turnaround that will define their season if they survive.

The upshot

Burnley’s seven‑minute blitz turned a sure defeat into a vital three points. For Palace, the collapse raises questions about game management after taking a two‑goal lead.

Who scored in Crystal Palace vs Burnley?

Crystal Palace goalscorers

  • Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Crystal Palace (Sky Sports). The Norwegian striker, making his home debut, gave Palace a dream start.

Burnley goalscorers

  • Hannibal Mejbri scored Burnley’s first goal (Sky Sports).
  • Jaidon Anthony equalised for Burnley (Sky Sports).
  • An own goal by Jefferson Lerma completed the comeback before halftime (Sky Sports).

The pattern: Burnley had three different scorers, proving they can share the attacking load when it matters most.

Why this matters

Strand Larsen’s brace was wasted by a defensive meltdown. Burnley’s three different scorers show they can share the load — a crucial trait for a team fighting relegation.

What is the head‑to‑head record between Crystal Palace and Burnley?

Overall record

According to Football Match Stats statistics site, the two teams have played 18 Premier League meetings. The head‑to‑head is close: Crystal Palace have 8 wins, Burnley have 7 wins, and 3 draws have been recorded. Another source, FotMob live score platform, reports a slightly different count of 10 wins for Palace, 8 for Burnley, and 5 draws across all competitions since 2004 — the discrepancy is likely due to cup competitions included.

Three data points, one pattern: the fixture is historically tight, but Palace hold a slight edge. Burnley’s win at Selhurst Park in February 2026 narrows the gap.

The table below compares the head-to-head records across different sources.

Category Crystal Palace Burnley
Premier League wins (Football Match Stats) 8 7
Draws (Premier League) 3
All‑competition wins (FotMob) 10 8
All‑competition draws (FotMob) 5
Total goals (Premier League) 43 32

What this means: Burnley’s win in 2026 brings the all-time series even closer, setting up a tense rivalry for future meetings.

Recent meetings

  • February 11, 2026: Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley (Premier League) — Premier League.
  • Previous meetings often produced low‑scoring affairs; the 2026 fixture was the highest scoring in recent years.

The catch: Palace still lead the historical series, but Burnley have momentum after this comeback.

Bottom line: The head‑to‑head is almost even, but Burnley’s comeback win at Selhurst Park gives them a psychological edge. For Palace fans, the defensive collapse is a clear warning: two‑goal leads are no longer safe.

How did Burnley end their winless streak against Crystal Palace?

The turning point

  • Burnley entered the match on a 16‑game Premier League winless streak (Premier League).
  • Trailing 2‑0, they scored three goals in seven first‑half minutes — a sensational turnaround (Premier League).
  • The comeback was sparked by Hannibal Mejbri’s goal, followed by Jaidon Anthony’s equaliser, and capped by Jefferson Lerma’s own goal (Sky Sports).

Impact on the season

  • Burnley’s win left them 19th in the Premier League table, nine points from safety (Premier League).
  • Crystal Palace slipped to 13th after the defeat (Premier League).
  • The result gives Burnley a lifeline in their relegation fight, while Palace must regroup after a damaging home loss.

The implication: Burnley proved they can fight back but still face an uphill battle to stay up.

What to watch

Burnley’s ability to score three quick goals shows they have attacking firepower, but they remain deep in relegation trouble. One win does not save a season — they need consistency.

What were the lineups and highlights of the match?

Confirmed starting XI

Lineups were published on Sofascore live score platform and Flashscore live score platform. Exact starting XIs were not included in the top match reports, but these sites typically list them.

Match highlights

  • Highlights were made available on YouTube via Sky Sports sports broadcaster.
  • ESPN also provided a match summary and video highlights (ESPN).

The pattern: fans seeking lineups need to consult third-party platforms as official reports did not publish them.

Timeline of events

  • Pre‑match: Burnley on a 16‑game winless streak; Crystal Palace at 15th.
  • First half: Jorgen Strand Larsen scores twice for Palace; Burnley respond with three goals in seven minutes (Mejbri, Anthony, Lerma own goal) to lead 3‑2.
  • Full time: Burnley wins 3‑2, ending the streak.

What we know and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley (Premier League)
  • Match date: February 11, 2026 (Sky Sports)
  • Burnley ended a 16‑game winless streak (Premier League)
  • Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Palace (Sky Sports)
  • Burnley scored three first‑half goals in seven minutes (Premier League)

What’s unclear

  • Exact minute of each goal
  • Tactical formations used
  • Attendance figure

Expert perspective

“Burnley’s comeback was breathtaking. After 16 games without a win, to trail 2‑0 and then score three in seven minutes — that takes a special mentality.”

— ESPN match reporter, quoted in the ESPN match summary

For Burnley, the consequence is clear: one win does not erase 16 games of struggle. They still sit 19th, nine points from safety. For Crystal Palace, the collapse at home is a missed opportunity to climb the table. The implication: both teams face a tense run‑in, but Burnley now have proof they can fight back against the odds.

Additional sources

sofascore.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, khelnow.com, livescore.bz, youtube.com

For a deeper dive into the tactical nuances of that game, check out this detailed match analysis from a Japanese sports outlet.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crystal Palace vs Burnley highlights?

Highlights are available on YouTube via Sky Sports sports broadcaster and on the ESPN match page.

When did Crystal Palace and Burnley last play?

They played on February 11, 2026, at Selhurst Park (Sky Sports).

What is the head‑to‑head record between these teams?

In Premier League meetings, Crystal Palace have 8 wins, Burnley 7 wins, and 3 draws (Football Match Stats statistics site). Across all competitions, FotMob reports 10 Palace wins, 8 Burnley wins, and 5 draws.

How did this match affect the Premier League table?

Burnley remained 19th, nine points from safety; Crystal Palace dropped to 13th (Premier League).

Who scored for Crystal Palace in this match?

Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Crystal Palace (Sky Sports).

Who scored for Burnley in this match?

Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony, and an own goal by Jefferson Lerma (Sky Sports).

What was the referee for this match?

Farai Hallam was the referee, according to World Soccer Data statistics site.

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