Everything you need to know ahead of Burnley v Portsmouth

Fabio Celestini will be hoping to begin his Burnley reign with a win when he takes charge of his first game against Portsmouth today.

The 50-year-old was appointed as Burnley’s new head coach on Wednesday, succeeding Nicky Hayen who was sacked last weekend after just 106 days in the role.

Hayen won just one of his 12 league games in charge, leaving the Clarets rooted inside the Championship’s relegation zone.

Celestini faces a tough prospect in his first game against a Pompey side that sit in 11th place and have lost just one of their last eight games.

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, October 31. 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?

Dastan Satpayev now appears to be a serious doubt after being left out of Kazakhstan’s squad for their upcoming Nations League games in November, with reports in his home country suggesting he’s picked up another injury.

Elsewhere, Anel Ahmedhodzic is back from concussion, but it’s unclear whether Kyle Walker or Armando Broja will be available after they were brought off against Lincoln City last week.

Josh Cullen and Jaydon Banel could feature for the first time this season after returning for the club’s Under-21s last week. Aaron Ramsey has also trained on his return from a hamstring injury.

Ben Amos, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, Shurandy Sambo, Hannibal, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Mike Tresor, Michael Obafemi, Zeki Amdouni and Ashley Barnes all remain sidelined.

As for Pompey, Benjy Arhut, Mark Kosznovszky, Connor Ogilvie, John Swift, Keshi Anderson and Colby Bishop are all out.

Fabio Celestini’s pre-match comments

“It's many, many times we don't win at home. It's a tough time. I think the fans want to see something on the pitch, not just words of me.

“What they want to see is something Saturday and what I came to say is, I come here with big energy, positive energy. I try to give absolutely my best with my staff, with everything to try to win my first game Saturday.

“It's my birthday Saturday and it was a perfect gift, not for me, but for all the fans. Because I think one year, you don't see your team winning. It must be very hard.

“What I can say only is, we do all what we can to try to give this victory and this gift this week.

“But I think you want to see, not some words, but some action on the field, but there's so many words in the last time and I try to do my best to see this action Saturday.

What are the predicted teams?

Burnley: Coudert, Roberts, Ahmedhodzic, Igor, Pires, Alleyne, Laurent, Hatate, Edwards, Ramazani, Hountondji

Pompey: Schmid, Devlin, Poole, Dia, Meghoma, Pack, Mohamed, Kamara, Segecic, Kavuma-McQueen, Milovanovic

Who is the referee?

Ruebyn Ricardo, of Leicester. He’s overseen eight games so far this season, dishing out 34 yellow cards and just one red. This will be his first Burnley game he’s taken charge of. Scott Oldham is fourth official.

What are the latest odds?

Burnley: 11/10

Draw: 12/5

Pompey: 23/5

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