Burnley v Everton: Team news, predicted teams and TV details for festive Turf Moor clash
Burnley finish 2025 with back-to-back home games – starting with a festive outing against Everton.
There was no traditional Boxing Day clash for the Clarets this year, meaning they’ve had to wait until December 27 to return to action.
Scott Parker’s side stopped the rot last time out, equalising late on through Armando Broja to secure a hard-earned 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
Despite putting an end to their seven-game losing run, the Clarets are now seven points adrift of safety.
This afternoon they face a Toffees side that are going well under David Moyes, despite losing back-to-back games against Chelsea and Arsenal.
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, December 27. 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?
Maxime Esteve remains a fitness doubt after missing last week’s trip to Bournemouth with an injury he picked up in training.
Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni remain sidelined, while Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster are at AFCON.
As for Everton, Jarrad Braithwaite, Seamus Coleman and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are all out injured, while Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye are both away at AFCON.
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Scott Parker’s pre-match comments
“I have the utmost respect for David [Moyes]. I've met him a few times along our journeys.
“Firstly, he’s an incredible man. I've been in his company and he’s a real honest man. Obviously what he's done and his teams and how they play, it'll be a tough game.
“Everton are a well-organised team and he’s someone that has got vast experience, so there's another tough game ahead of us for sure.
“We've picked up some really good results over the course of this season as well, so we're looking forward to it as always.
“We will prep well and we'll continue to do that this week - and I’m looking forward to meeting David as well.”
What are the predicted teams?
Burnley: Dubravka, Walker, Laurent, Worrall, Ekdal, Pires, Cullen, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Bruun Larsen, Broja
Everton: Pickford, O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko, Garner, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Alcaraz, Grealish, Beto
Who is the referee?
Craig Pawson. He’s overseen 12 games so far this season, dishing out 27 yellow cards and two reds. The last Burnley game he took charge of was on the opening day of the 2023/24 season, when he sent off Anass Zaroury during the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Tim Wood is on VAR duty.
What are the latest odds?
Burnley: 29/10
Draw: 21/10
Everton: 1/1
Odds according to SkyBet and are correct at the time of writing.
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