Southampton 0-1 Burnley: Marcus Edwards nets on his Clarets debut to send Scott Parker's side through to the FA Cup fifth round
Southampton 0-1 Burnley: Marcus Edwards nets on his Clarets debut to send Scott Parker's side through to the FA Cup fifth round
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It may have taken Marcus Edwards less than twenty minutes to find the back of the net on his Burnley debut, but this was a goal that was years in the making. From his early days at Tottenham - where he was dubbed the ‘Mini Messi’ - to his developing years spent in Portugal, Edwards’ hard work seems to finally be paying off. The 26-year-old sealed a surprise move to Turf Moor last month - on a loan with an obligation to buy - but has had to be patient in waiting to make his Burnley debut.
![[Marcus Edwards came off the bench to score the winning goal just days after joining the club]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/08/16/95004829-0-image-a-128_1739033095725.jpg)
In the end, his first outing as a Claret came in 59th minute of their visit to Southampton as he strolled onto the pitch with such nonchalance it felt as though he knew he’d score. And it took just 18 minutes for him to do so, after a defensive calamity from the Saints saw the former Sporting Lisbon man poke home from close range. He wheeled away in celebration with his new teammates, while stunned Southampton were given a potential glimpse into their future - as they stare down the barrel of an inevitable return to the Championship.
![[Scott Parker's side now await the draw for the fifth round of the tournament on Monday evening]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/02/08/16/95004835-0-image-a-129_1739033098244.jpg)
Burnley booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a win over Southampton at St Mary's. Marcus Edwards came off the bench to score the winning goal just days after joining the club. Scott Parker's side now await the draw for the fifth round of the tournament on Monday evening. Today, they came up against a side who are somewhat of an anomaly. Having conceded just nine goals in their league campaign, it was never going to be easy for the Saints attackers.
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