Stoke score late equaliser to deny Burnley

Harry Clarke (left) celebrates equalising for Stoke against Burnley

Harry Clarke scored a late equaliser for struggling Stoke as they drew 1-1 with high-flying Burnley at Turf Moor.

Connor Roberts broke the deadlock for the Clarets in the 54th minute before Clarke popped up to head home the equaliser with three minutes to play.

Burnley remain fifth in the Championship but will rue missing opportunities to extend their lead during a dominant display.

Despite picking up a point Stoke fall to 20th in the table, just three points above the relegation zone.

Stoke came into the game off the back of their worst defeat since returning to the Championship and had a real storm to weather against a commanding Burnley side.

Despite their dominance, Burnley created relatively few chances in the first-half, although Jay Rodriguez did hit the crossbar with a long-range effort midway through the half.

The deadlock was broken by an unlikely source as right-back Roberts scored his first goal of the season.

Josh Brownhill slid the ball through for Roberts and he fired the ball passed Josef Bursik, who probably should have done better with the shot.

Stoke could have equalised within minutes of going behind but Arijanet Muric made a good save to deny Liam Delap.

Burnley continued to press and looked the team more likely to score for much of the second-half, but were guilty of failing to produce clear-cut chances.

The Clarets were made to pay for not making the game comfortable as Clarke rose above Roberts at the back post to head the equaliser from Tariqe Fosu-Henry's cross.

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany told BBC Radio Lancashire:

"It was frustrating night. There are many things the lads did really well, they worked so hard, they were so aggressive, and there was a good tempo to our game on the ball.

"We had enough chances to put it to bed, we didn't, and one moment decided the game for us.

"There's not a manager in the Championship who will tell you he feels comfortable when you are winning 1-0.

"We definitely looked like we were more likely to score, we were controlling and we weren't conceding chances, so it's not like anyone saw it coming."

Stoke manager Alex Neil told BBC Radio Stoke:

"I've seen a lot of Burnley and in my opinion I think they're a very good team, so I'm pleased to get that point.

"The last game we left ourselves one-on-one at the back and it caused us a lot of problems, so we wanted to make sure we built ourselves off a solid foundation.

"I thought the lads showed great character, great effort, and great endeavour to get back in the game.

"It was a disciplined performance and I thought we deserved at least a point based on clear chances we created."

Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

Line-upsBurnley

Formation 4-2-3-1

49Muric14Roberts5Harwood-Bellis36Beyer22da Silva24Cullen4Cork17Manuel8Brownhill23Tella9Rodríguez

49Muric14Roberts5Harwood-BellisBooked at 22mins36Beyer22da SilvaBooked at 26mins24Cullen4CorkSubstituted forZarouryat 90'minutes17ManuelSubstituted forGudmundssonat 72'minutes8Brownhill23Tella9Rodríguez

Substitutes

3Taylor7Gudmundsson10Barnes15Peacock-Farrell19Zaroury26Bastien29Maatsen

Stoke

Formation 3-4-1-2

1Bursik16Wilmot6Jagielka3Fox24Fosu-Henry18Smallbone8Baker20Sterling11Gayle17Delap10Campbell

1Bursik16WilmotBooked at 64mins6Jagielka3Fox24Fosu-Henry18Smallbone8Baker20Sterling11GayleSubstituted forClarkeat 72'minutes17DelapBooked at 80mins10CampbellSubstituted forWright-Phillipsat 90+5'minutes

Substitutes

2Clarke4Flint13Bonham29Wright-Phillips32Taylor39Sparrow46Kershaw

Referee:David WebbAttendance:18,131Match StatsHome TeamBurnleyAway TeamStokePossessionHome69%Away31%ShotsHome13Away6Shots on TargetHome6Away4CornersHome15Away2FoulsHome5Away11Live Text Post update

Match ends, Burnley 1, Stoke City 1.

90'+7'Full Time

Second Half ends, Burnley 1, Stoke City 1.

90'+5'Substitution

Substitution, Stoke City. D'Margio Wright-Phillips replaces Tyrese Campbell.

90'+4'Post update

Attempt blocked. Lewis Baker (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

90'+3'Post update

Foul by Josh Cullen (Burnley).

90'+3'Post update

Harry Clarke (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'+1'Post update

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Ben Wilmot.

90'Substitution

Substitution, Burnley. Anass Zaroury replaces Jack Cork.

89'Post update

Offside, Burnley. Arijanet Muric tries a through ball, but Nathan Tella is caught offside.

87'goalGoal!

Goal! Burnley 1, Stoke City 1. Harry Clarke (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Tariqe Fosu-Henry.

85'Post update

Foul by Jóhann Gudmundsson (Burnley).

85'Post update

Harry Clarke (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

84'Post update

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Phil Jagielka.

84'Post update

Attempt blocked. Jay Rodríguez (Burnley) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jóhann Gudmundsson with a cross.

83'Post update

Attempt saved. Josh Brownhill (Burnley) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jack Cork.

80'Booking

Liam Delap (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

79'Post update

Jordan Beyer (Burnley) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

79'Post update

Foul by Liam Delap (Stoke City).

75'Post update

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Harry Clarke.

74'Post update

Corner, Burnley. Conceded by Phil Jagielka.

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