Burnley v Newcastle United: Team news, predicted teams and TV details for final game of 2025

The Clarets extended their winless run to nine games on Saturday with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton.

It means Scott Parker’s side, whose last win came at Wolves in October, remain 19th in the table and six points adrift of safety.

This evening they face a Newcastle side that continued their poor away form this season with a 1-0 defeat at Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Here’s all the important information ahead of tonight’s fixture:

When and where is the game taking place?

The match is being held at Burnley’s Turf Moor stadium on Tuesday, December 30. Kick off is at 7.30pm.

Is it on TV?

Yes, the game is being televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 6.30pm.

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?

Injuries and absences are beginning to pile up for the Clarets, with Josh Cullen becoming the latest player to join the list of fitness doubts.

The midfielder was forced to hobble off against Everton on Saturday after appearing to twist his knee during a 50/50 challenge.

Joe Worrall also missed the game after picking up a “niggle” in training on Friday.

Maxime Esteve also missed a second straight game with a knock, but Parker is hopeful of having him back involved for this one.

Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Zeki Amdouni all remain sidelined, while Axel Tuanzebe, Hannibal and Lyle Foster are all away at AFCON.

As for the Magpies, they’re also without a number of players, including former Claret Kieran Trippier is out injured.

Sven Botman, Tino Livramento and Anthony Elanga are all doubts, while Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and William Osula will all miss out.

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Scott Parker’s pre-match comments

“A tough game, for sure, a tough game against a really good side, an aggressive side, man vs man team.

“We're coming out with two positive performances where we've looked really solid. We've probably given up very few chances and also we've showed another side to us in the attacking phase - certainly against Everton, maybe not so against Bournemouth.

“We can take huge positives though, as we can from when we played against Newcastle away from home a few weeks ago, certainly before the sending off.

“We'll prep and we'll get into this game now, full eyes on that.”

What are the predicted teams?

Burnley: Dubravka, Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Humphreys, Pires, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Bruun Larsen, Broja

Newcastle: Ramsdale, Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Ramsey, Barnes, Gordon, Woltemade

Who is the referee?

Rob Jones. He’s overseen 18 games so far this season, dishing out 66 yellow cards but no reds. This will be the second Burnley game he’s taken charge of this season, having officiated the 5-1 defeat to Manchester City in September. Nick Hopton is on VAR duty.

What are the latest odds?

Burnley: 15/4

Draw: 29/10

Newcastle: 4/6

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

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