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:
9. Rod McDonald (Notts County) - out
The experienced defender is on course to return to action in September due to an unspecified injury. | Getty Images
10. Matt Palmer (Notts County) - doubt
The Magpies confirmed the midfielder would miss the friendly against Walsall due to having an injury assessed. | Getty Images
11. Matty Platt (Notts County) - out
The defender recommenced running but is still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in March. | Getty Images
12. Scott Robertson (Notts County) - doubt
The central midfielder was left out of the Magpies’ squad for their friendly against Walsall as a precaution. | Getty Images