The third round clash will see Sean Dyche' s side look to end their seven game streak without a win, and gain some much needed positive momentum to kick-start their second half of the season.
When the two teams last faced each other, back in 2019, a fiery encounter saw the Clarets grab a 2-1 win on the road, in a game that saw both sides have a man sent off.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow's lunchtime kick-off, assistant manager Ian Woan reflected on the unexpected responsibility of leading the side in Dyche's absence while he isolates due to a positive Covid-19 test, and said: “You can imagine how he (Dyche) is being a patient...he'll be bouncing off the walls, I'd have thought, but I've been in constant dialogue with him, spoke to him 10 minutes ago, so he will have an impact on team selection obviously, we'll have a good chat about that when the lates round of tests come in.
“I don't know what sort of involvement he can have on Saturday, whether he can stream the game, but I'll be surprised if there's not a phone call at half-time, shall we say.
“I'm amazed he's not walking through these doors now, we've been together 10 years, a year at Watford, he never missed a game, and nine and a half years here, he's not missed a game - I've missed one through Covid - but it's the first time he won't be at the side of the pitch. Not a bad record is it!
“It's quiet! It will be odd, Steve Stone won't be here either, he's tested positive, so we'll be a couple down on the bench, I was a bit lonely in the office this morning. Billy Mercer is a bit under the weather, but he's fine at the moment, I was sitting having breakfast on my own this morning!”
Take a look at today's biggest stories from the Premier League, as the build-up to this weekend's third round action continues:
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. Magpies 'offered' Dieng
Newcastle United are said to have been offered the change to sign Marseille forward Bamba Dieng for around £12.5m. The Ligue 1 striker, who will represent Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, was sent off after six minutes in his side's last game before Christmas. (Sky Sports) Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON
5. Magpies target keen to stay in England
Lazio and Juventus look to be out of the race to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi, with the player said to be keen to remain in the Premier League. Newcastle and West Ham are both believed to be keen on the player, who could cost less than £10m. (Sky Sports) Photo: Marco Luzzani
6. Traore on Spurs wish list
Spurs could be set to launch a fresh attempt to sign Wolves' Adama Traore, as Antonio Conte looks to shake up his squad in January. He came close to joining the north London club last summer, but Wolves were said to have got cold feet and pulled out of the deal. (The Athletic) Photo: Naomi Baker
7. Palace leading Nketiah chase
Crystal Palace have been named firm favourites to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah ahead of Brighton. The ex-England youth international looks set to leave the Emirates this month, as the Gunners aim to cash in on their talent before his contract expires in the summer. (Various) Photo: Ryan Pierse
8. Bees join Johnson race
Leeds United face fresh competition to sign Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, with Brentford now emerging as candidates to sign the in-demand youngster. The Bees are believed to have seen a £12m bid knocked back, but an extra £3m could seal the deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Michael Steele