Burnley will face Newcastle United at Turf Moor on Tuesday in a Premier League match.
Burnley, fighting to avoid relegation, will take on Newcastle, who are looking for their first away win since beating Everton over a month ago.
Burnley vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 30th December.
- Kick-off: 7:30pm BST.
- Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley.
- Last meeting: Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley, Premier League, 6 December 2025
Burnley team news
Burnley is dealing with injuries and international commitments ahead of this match. Midfielder Josh Cullen is doubtful after suffering a knee injury in the recent draw against Everton.
Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Axel Tuanzebe are also out due to injuries, with Tuanzebe currently representing his country in the African Cup of Nations. Lyle Foster and Hannibal Mejbri are also unavailable.
Defenders Maxime Esteve and Joe Worrall are fitness concerns, but Scott Parker is hopeful about Esteve’s availability. Zeki Amdouni is a long-term absentee.
Newcastle United team news
Newcastle is facing a significant defensive issue, with six key defenders out. Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Tino Livramento, and Jamaal Lascelles are all unavailable due to various injuries.
Eddie Howe noted the challenges this brings, saying, “Our backline has been really stretched. The players who have stepped in have done well.”
Anthony Elanga is doubtful, and William Osula is out with an ankle injury but is expected back by mid-January.
Goalkeeper Nick Pope is a fitness doubt, having missed the last match due to illness. Aaron Ramsdale has filled in well, and Howe will decide late on who starts in goal. Yoane Wissa is still not ready for full matches but is making progress.
Form
Burnley
Burnley remains in the relegation zone after seven straight losses, recently securing two draws. The draw with Everton marked their first clean sheet in ten games, offering some hope for the manager.
Newcastle
Newcastle has been inconsistent this season, with just one win in their last five Premier League games. They are currently 14th with 23 points, ten points clear of the relegation zone. They lost 1-0 to Manchester United on Boxing Day, thanks to a first-half goal from Patrick Dorgu.
Predicted lineups
Burnley: Dubravka; Laurent, Ekdal, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Edwards, Broja, Bruun Larsen
Newcastle United: Ramsdale; Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
How to watch Burnley vs Newcastle United?
The match will be live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK.
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