Burnley vs Aston Villa – Match preview and team news

Burnley

Mike Jackson confirmed that Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts, and Jordan Beyer remain sidelined. Axel Tuanzebe is nearing a return from an Achilles problem but faces a late test. Martin Dúbravka will continue in goal after making a league-high 127 saves this term. Loum Tchaouna should retain his place after scoring against Leeds last weekend. Zian Flemming is chasing his tenth league goal of the campaign.

Aston Villa

Unai Emery could rotate his squad following their physical exertions on Thursday night. John McGinn and Ollie Watkins may be rested to avoid potential injury risks. Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham are well-placed to lead the line if required. The visitors remain without Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, and Alysson. Emiliano Buendía provides a potent threat from the bench as he chases a club record.

Form

Burnley

Burnley have endured a miserable 2026 with only one win and ten defeats. They were second best throughout their 3–1 loss at Leeds last time out. The squad is attempting to reconnect with fans after their relegation was confirmed. They have managed just three goals in their last seven league outings. Jackson is desperate for a motivated performance to halt a five-game losing streak.

Aston Villa

Villa arrive buoyed by their historic European semi-final success over Nottingham Forest. John McGinn and Ollie Watkins were instrumental in securing a 4–0 second-leg victory. However, their league consistency has dipped during the final months of the season. They have lost two of their last three Premier League fixtures. That said, Villa usually perform well against teams already relegated from the division.

Predicted lineups

Burnley Predicted XI: Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Humphreys, Laurent, Ward-Prowse; Tchaouna, Flemming, Anthony

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Maatsen; Bogarde, Tielemans; Sancho, Barkley, Rogers; Abraham

How to watch Burnley vs Aston Villa?

UK viewers can watch the match live on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 14:00 BST on Sunday afternoon. Streaming is also available through the Sky Sports app or NOW.

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