Quick Read
- Burnley defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2026.
- Burnley ended a 16-game winless streak in the Premier League with this victory.
- The Clarets came back from a 2-0 deficit, scoring three goals in seven first-half minutes.
- Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Crystal Palace (17′, 33′).
- Burnley’s goals came from Hannibal Mejbri (40′), Jaidon Anthony (44′), and an own goal by Jefferson Lerma (45’+2).
LONDON (Azat TV) – Burnley secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on February 11, 2026, ending a grueling 16-game winless streak in the Premier League. The relegation-threatened Clarets mounted an extraordinary first-half comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit in a mere seven minutes to claim their first top-flight win since late October.
The match, which saw a 10-minute delay to kick-off due to Burnley’s team bus being caught in traffic, initially appeared to be another bruising encounter for Scott Parker’s side. Crystal Palace, buoyed by their recent victory against rivals Brighton, took a commanding lead through two goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian striker, making his home debut after a January move from Wolves, found the net in the 17th minute with a powerful strike and again in the 33rd minute with a brilliant header, putting the Eagles firmly in control.
Dramatic First-Half Turnaround for Burnley
Despite failing to register a shot on target for the opening 39 minutes, Burnley ignited a stunning turnaround just before halftime. Hannibal Mejbri initiated the fightback in the 40th minute, reducing the arrears with a sweetly struck, first-time shot from Marcus Edwards’ cut-back. Four minutes later, Jaidon Anthony restored parity, guiding a low drive inside the near post, an effort that stood despite Crystal Palace’s protests over a potential handball in the build-up.
The Clarets’ astonishing recovery was completed in first-half stoppage time when Palace’s Jefferson Lerma inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson had parried Bashir Humphreys’ header, but Lerma was unable to prevent the ball from trickling over the line, sending Burnley into the break with an improbable 3-2 lead. This marked only the fifth time in Premier League history, and the first since 2009, that a team had trailed by two or more goals in the first half but still gone into the break ahead, according to BBC Sport.
Managerial Reactions and Implications
Burnley manager Scott Parker expressed immense relief and pride after the match. ‘It means a lot – we’ve been through some real soul searching and tonight was everything that I have preached to this group,’ Parker stated, acknowledging the pressure he faced, including chants from his own supporters in recent weeks. He added, regarding the delayed kick-off, ‘It wasn’t ideal but maybe we should have a few more of them,’ hinting at a superstitious twist to their unexpected success.
For Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, the result was a harsh reality check on his 100th game in charge, bringing his team ‘back down to earth with the heaviest of bumps’ after their recent derby win. ‘I didn’t recognise my team,’ Glasner told The Guardian. ‘We had no one on the pitch to calm everyone down when things started going wrong and they started doing some crazy things.’ The defeat leaves Palace 13th in the table, eight points clear of the bottom three, but with concerns mounting over their consistency, especially at Selhurst Park where they have now gone eight league matches without a win.
The Road Ahead for Both Clubs
Burnley’s victory, their second away win of the season, provides a much-needed morale boost but leaves them still nine points adrift of safety with 12 Premier League matches remaining. Their next fixture is an FA Cup tie at home against Mansfield on Saturday, followed by a Premier League clash away to Chelsea on February 21.
Crystal Palace will look to regroup quickly as they face Zrinjski in the UEFA Conference League knockout round play-off first leg on Thursday, February 19, before hosting Wolves in their next Premier League encounter on Sunday, February 22. The decision not to replace former captain Marc Guéhi, who was sold to Manchester City last month, has been cited by some analysts as a potential factor in their defensive struggles.
The dramatic turnaround against Crystal Palace represents a critical psychological victory for Burnley, potentially igniting a belief within the squad that could be vital for their desperate fight against relegation, despite the significant points gap that remains.