Revealed: How Burnley's cup final record compares to their Premier League rivals
The end of the season always brings about a smorgasbord of cup final action.
From the FA Cup to the Champions League to the EFL play-offs, there’s plenty of opportunity for glory across the footballing pyramid.
Leicester City were the first club to taste success in these crucial latter stages, beating Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday to lift the FA Cup.
Obviously, Burnley aren’t fortunate enough to be contesting any finals this season, but with an all-English Champions League final on the horizon, it got us thinking about some of the Clarets’ past ventures.
Paddy Power have been crunching the numbers on every cup final since 1980/81 – including Champions Leagues, Europa Leagues, FA Cups, League Cups, and play-offs – to determine which Premier League clubs historically have the best records.
Click and scroll through their findings below…
*Data only includes current top flight clubs who have played in three or more finals since 80/81.
Obviously, Burnley aren’t fortunate enough to be contesting any finals this season, but with an all-English Champions League final on the horizon, it got us thinking about some of the Clarets’ past ventures.
5. Brighton
Losses: 2 Wins: 1 Finals: 3 Win rate: 33% (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
6. West Ham
Losses: 3 Wins: 2 Finals: 5 Win rate: 40% (Photo by Andy Couldridge - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
7. Aston Villa
Losses: 5 Wins: 4 Finals: 9 Win rate: 44% (Photo by CARL RECINE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: CARL RECINE
8. Tottenham Hotspur
Losses: 7 Wins: 6 Finals: 13 Win rate: 46% (Photo by Jason Cairnduff - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool