Burnley welcome Crystal Palace to Turf Moor on Wednesday night for a crucial Premier League encounter, with both sides desperate to arrest a slump in form.
Scott Parker’s Clarets sit 19th in the table after four consecutive defeats, including a 3-1 loss at Brentford last weekend. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have also hit a stumbling block. Oliver Glasner’s men have lost back-to-back games against Strasbourg and Manchester United, slipping to 9th in the standings.
Burnley vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
- Kick-off: 7:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
- Referee: Thomas Kirk
- VAR: Peter Bankes
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 3-0 Burnley, 24 February 2024, Premier League
Team News
Burnley
Scott Parker remains without long-term absentees Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts. However, there is hope that striker Armando Broja could feature after recovering from an ankle injury. Kyle Walker is expected to retain his place at right-back. In midfield, Hannibal Mejbri may drop to the bench, with Lesley Ugochukwu a potential replacement. Jaidon Anthony is pushing for a start after impressing as a substitute.
Crystal Palace
The Eagles have suffered a significant blow with winger Ismaïla Sarr ruled out for several weeks due to an ankle injury. Consequently, Eddie Nketiah is expected to step into the starting XI. Midfielder Cheick Doucouré remains sidelined, while Will Hughes is a doubt with a knee issue. Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada are set to continue in midfield.
Form
Burnley
The Clarets are enduring a dismal run, having lost their last four Premier League games. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding an average of over two goals per game this season. Furthermore, their home form offers little solace, having lost their last two matches at Turf Moor. They desperately need a result to climb out of the relegation zone.
Crystal Palace
After a strong start to the season, Palace have wobbled slightly, losing two of their last three league games. Despite this, their away form remains a strength. They have the fourth-best away record in the division, conceding just four times in six matches on the road. A win here could see them rise as high as fifth in the table.
Predicted Lineups
Burnley predicted XI: Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman; Ugochukwu, Cullen, Florentino; Tchaouna, Foster, Flemming
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Nketiah, Pino; Mateta
How to watch Burnley vs Crystal Palace?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis. Coverage starts at 7:00 pm GMT.
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