Burnley player ratings vs Preston North End as 5/10s dished out after miserable display - gallery

By Matt Scrafton

Burnley FC writer

Published 1st Mar 2025, 15:06 BST

Burnley endured a miserable afternoon at the office as their Lancashire rivals Preston North End dumped them out of the FA Cup.

Scott Parker’s side squandered the opportunity to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup by throwing in a well below-par display at Deepdale to lose 3-0.

The Clarets were second best from the first whistle to the last and can have no complaints with the end result.

Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:

Not at fault for any of the three goals, but never looked particularly convincing and some of his distribution put the backline under pressure.

1. Vaclac Hladky - 5/10

Not at fault for any of the three goals, but never looked particularly convincing and some of his distribution put the backline under pressure. Photo: Ryan Pierse

Needs to be making the most of these opportunities with Roberts having the right-back berth nailed down, but failed to take his chance.

2. Oliver Sonne - 5/10

Needs to be making the most of these opportunities with Roberts having the right-back berth nailed down, but failed to take his chance. Photo: PAUL ELLIS

Burnley's backline looked susceptible in behind due to a lack of pace as they conceded more than one for the first time since August.

3. Joe Worrall - 5/10

Burnley's backline looked susceptible in behind due to a lack of pace as they conceded more than one for the first time since August. Photo: PAUL ELLIS

Came out second best in a few physical duels with Preston's frontline as the Clarets conceded three goals for the first time this season.

4. Maxime Esteve - 5/10

Came out second best in a few physical duels with Preston's frontline as the Clarets conceded three goals for the first time this season. Photo: Carl Recine

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