Everything you need to know ahead of Burnley v Bristol City

Burnley will be aiming to claim that long-overdue win when they take on Bristol City at Turf Moor this afternoon.

The Clarets are still yet to win a game of any kind in 90 minutes since February, while their last league home win came back in October 2025.

Nicky Hayen’s side have started the season slowly, taking just two points from their opening four games to sit second bottom of the Championship.

But supporters were left encouraged in midweek following an improved second-half display during their 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.

As for the Robins, they beat Preston North End 3-1 at Deepdale on Tuesday night to move up to sixth place in the Championship.

Here’s all the important information ahead of today’s fixture:

When and where is the game taking place?

The match is being held at Burnley’s Turf Moor stadium on Saturday, September 5. Kick off is at 3pm.

Is it on TV?

No, the game falls behind the UK’s Saturday 3pm blackout.

How else can I follow the game?

Burnley FC writer Matt Scrafton will be providing live updates on his X feed, followed by a match report, post-match reaction and further analysis on the Burnley Express’ website.

What’s the latest team news?

Deadline day signings Igor Julio and Reo Hatate will both be available to make their debuts, having not been registered in time to face Middlesbrough in midweek.

Elsewhere, Josh Laurent is back available again after serving his one-match suspension for his red card at Norwich City last weekend.

Lucas Pires is still not back from his 10-12 day concussion protocol following his accidental clash of heads against Bradford City on August 26, but will be available to face Wrexham next Tuesday night.

Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Josh Cullen, Enock Agyei, Jaydon Banel and Ashley Barnes all remain sidelined.

As for the Robins, former Claret Luke McNally is a long-term absentee with an ACL injury, while Rob Atkinson and George Tanner are both doubts.

Nicky Hayen’s pre-match comments

“It’s another difficult game, just like all the others. There are no easy games.

“I think that every team is showing it in the league, but we don't have to look too much to the opposition. We just have to look to ourselves.

“What can we do better? What are the good things that we still have to continue on? And what are things that we have to change and do better?

“And these are the things that we're working on in the training session.”

What are the predicted teams?

Burnley: Weiss, Sonne, Ahmedhodzic, Alleyne, Roberts, Raghouber, Laurent, Ramazani, Ramsey, Bruun Larsen, Satpayev

Bristol City: Tickle, Cardines, Dickie, Eissat, Pring, Williams, Knight, Wallace, Twine, Hirakawa, Tolaj

Who is the referee?

Gavin Ward. He’s overseen four games so far this season, dishing out 11 yellow cards and one red. He took charge of Burnley’s FA Cup shock defeat to Mansfield Town last season. Richard Eley is fourth official.

What are the latest odds?

Burnley: 17/10

Draw: 23/10

Boro: 6/4

Odds according to SkyBet and are correct at the time of writing.