Burnley’s 2026/27 campaign gets underway with a cup tie against Notts County this weekend.
Martin Paterson’s Magpies are the visitors to Turf Moor as Nicky Hayen’s first competitive game comes in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
The Clarets will be hoping to avoid another cup upset at the hands of League One opposition, having been knocked out of both cups by third tier outfits last season.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
5. Beck-Ray Enoru (Notts County) - out
The forward continues to recover after being forced to have an operation to treat an infection. | Getty Images
6. Conor Grant (Notts County) - doubt
The midfielder missed the Magpies’ last friendly against Walsall at the weekend with what was described as a “short-term issue”. | Getty Images
7. Jodi Jones (Notts County) - doubt
The winger is suffering with calf and hamstring issues amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future. | Getty Images
8. Lewis Macari (Notts County) - out
Recently underwent a “routine procedure” to progress to the next stage of his recovery from a lower leg fracture. | Getty Images