Burnley v Millwall: Team news, predicted teams and TV details for FA Cup third round tie
Burnley take a brief break from their Premier League struggles to take on Millwall in the third round of the FA Cup.
Despite an improved performance in midweek, the Clarets made it 12 games without a win with their 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
It leaves them languishing in 19th place in the table and now eight points adrift of safety.
But they put aside those woes this weekend to try and secure their spot in the fourth round of the cup against a Millwall side that are going well in the Championship, sitting in a play-off spot.
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, January 10. 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?
Burnley have Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster back from AFCON, while Maxime Esteve came through unscathed on his return from injury in midweek.
Zian Flemming has been ruled out against his former side, while Joe Worrall and Mike Tresor are also unlikely to make it.
Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are all long-term injury concerns.
As for Millwall, Luke Cundle, Casper De Norre and Josh Coburn are all doubts, while former Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen is definitely out alongside Dan Kelly, Zak Lovelace, Massimo Luongo and Will Smallbone.
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Scott Parker’s pre-match comments
“I expect a really, really strong game.
“I have huge respect for Alex and the job he's done at various clubs. I’ve come across him many a time, playing up against him and I know for one that every time I do come up against him and his teams, there's a certain fight there and some quality there as well that you know you need to be prepared for.
“They’re having a very good season as well. Tough, tough opposition for us but we’ll be fully prepared for the battle and the stresses that they're going to pose on us, really.”
What are the predicted teams?
Burnley: Weiss, Sonne, Tuanzebe, Ekdal, Hartman, Laurent, Hannibal, Tchaouna, Bruun Larsen, Barnes, Foster
Millwall: Benda, McNamara, Grant, Cooper, Bryan, Mazou-Sacko, Leonard, Howland, Bangura-Williams, Emakhu, Langstaff
Who is the referee?
Anthony Backhouse. He’s overseen 14 games so far this season, dishing out 63 yellow cards but no reds as of yet. Backhouse took charge of two Burnley games last season, the 2-0 home win against Coventry City in November and the dramatic goalless draw against Sunderland in January, where James Trafford saved two late penalties. Sam Allison is on fourth official duty.
What are the latest odds?
Burnley: 3/4
Draw: 12/5
Millwall: 18/5
Odds according to SkyBet and are correct at the time of writing.
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