Burnley face a mammoth task to save their season against an in-form Brighton side this Saturday.
Scott Parker guarantees his side will remain fully committed despite sitting ten points adrift of safety. The Clarets have managed only one win in their last 22 Premier League matches.
Consequently, another defeat today would represent their 20th loss of the current campaign. Turf Moor has offered little respite, with only Tottenham collecting fewer home points this season.
Brighton travel to Lancashire, aiming to secure three successive away wins for the first time since 2023. Fabian Hurzeler has revitalised the Seagulls after a difficult winter period. The visitors have won four of their last five matches, including a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
Furthermore, Brighton currently rank first in the Premier League for high turnovers with 264. This intensity poses a major threat to a Burnley side prone to defensive errors.
Last Meeting: Brighton 2-0 Burnley (3 January 2026, Premier League)
Scott Parker manages a squad thinned by a significant injury list and a key suspension. Notably, Josh Laurent is unavailable as he serves a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
Furthermore, Josh Cullen, Zeki Amdouni, and Hannibal Mejbri remain sidelined with various injuries. Axel Tuanzebe could return to the squad, providing a much-needed boost to the defensive options. Top scorer Zian Flemming remains the primary attacking threat for the hosts.
Fabian Hurzeler must navigate the absence of captain Lewis Dunk due to a suspension. Consequently, Olivier Boscagli is set to partner Jan Paul van Hecke in central defence. The Seagulls remain without long-term absentees Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas.
However, the rest of the squad returned from international duty in good health. Danny Welbeck continues to lead the line after his impressive brace against Liverpool last time out.
Burnley have picked up just ten points across their last 22 Premier League outings. They have won only one of their last nine home league matches against Brighton. Moreover, the Clarets face the highest open play xG against among all sides when leading. Only Wolves have suffered more defeats than Parker’s side after 31 matches this term.
The Seagulls sit tenth and remain firmly in the hunt for European qualification. They trail fifth-placed Liverpool by six points and seventh-placed Brentford by three. Notably, Brighton rank second in the division for pressed sequences with 386. Danny Welbeck has 12 league goals and needs one more to equal Glenn Murray’s club record.
Burnley Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dubravka; Worrall, Humphreys, Esteve; Walker, Ugochukwu, Ward-Prowse, Hartman; Anthony, Foster; Flemming
Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gross; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
This match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3pm blackout. Highlights will be available on Sky Sports shortly after the final whistle.
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