Burnley vs Millwall: FA Cup Preview and Team Updates

This Saturday, Turf Moor hosts an FA Cup match where Burnley looks to break a lengthy winless streak against Millwall, who are chasing promotion.

Burnley is currently facing a tough stretch with no wins in their last 11 Premier League matches, but they demonstrated resilience in a recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Conversely, Millwall comes off a four-game unbeaten run, sitting fifth in the Championship, eager to secure promotion. For Scott Parker, this match poses a challenge, while Alex Neil will aim to take down a top-flight team to enhance Millwall’s reputation.

Burnley vs Millwall – FA Cup Preview and Team News

• Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
• Referee: Anthony Backhouse
• VAR: Not in operation
• Last Meeting: Burnley 3–1 Millwall, May 2025, Championship

Team News

Burnley

Burnley is dealing with a significant player shortage. Scott Parker will be without Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, and Zeki Amdouni. There are also uncertainties surrounding Mike Tresor, Joe Worrall, and Zian Flemming. However, Axel Tuanzebe returns after DR Congo’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, and Max Weiss and Jacob Bruun Larsen are pushing for starting positions.

Millwall

Millwall is also facing absences, with Daniel Kelly, Zak Lovelace, Will Smallbone, Massimo Luongo, and Lukas Jensen unavailable. Striker Josh Coburn is close to returning from injury but may not start. Midfielders Casper De Norre and Luke Cundle are likely out as they recover. Joe Bryan and Alfie Doughty could be included if Alex Neil opts for changes.

Form

Burnley

Burnley has secured only three points in their last 12 league matches, currently placing them 19th in the Premier League. They’ve lost their last three FA Cup matches as a Premier League team but historically perform well against Millwall at home, winning the last three meetings at Turf Moor.

Millwall

Millwall visits Lancashire as one of the Championship’s better teams, having earned eight points from their last four games. This is just their second FA Cup meeting; Millwall won the first 1-0 in 2004 on their way to the final. They have struggled away against Premier League teams in the cup, winning just one of their last 14 matches in that scenario.

Predicted Lineups

Burnley predicted XI: Weiss; Ekdal, Esteve, Humphreys; Sonne, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Hartman; Bruun Larsen, Anthony; Foster

Millwall predicted XI: Benda; McNamara, Taylor, Cooper, Bryan; Leonard, Doughty; Bangura-Williams, Langstaff, Emakhu; Ivanovic

How to watch Burnley vs Millwall?

The match will not be televised in the UK due to the 3pm blackout on Saturdays.

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