Why is Burnley's Premier League game with Southampton postponed?

Burnley are without a game this weekend, due to Southampton’s involvement in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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The Clarets were due to take on Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side at Turf Moor on Saturday, but will now be inactive as the Saints instead host Manchester City at St Mary’s on Sunday in the last eight of the FA Cup.

The fixture has been re-arranged for Thursday, April 21st (7-45 p.m. kick-off) live on Sky Sports.

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Tickets purchased for the fixture will remain valid and any supporters unable to attend the new date will be eligible for a refund.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Burnley manager Sean Dyche gives their team instructions during the Premier League match between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Burnley also have to reschedule their visit to Aston Villa, postponed in December due to Covid cases and injuries within the opposition camp, but they will now host Everton on Wednesday, April 6th (7-30 p.m. kick-off), while the home game with Wolves on Saturday, April 23rd has moved to Sunday, April 24th (2 p.m. kick-off).