Burnley XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news

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·2 February 2026

Burnley XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news

Burnley travel to the Stadium of Light on Monday night, aiming to secure a historic win that would break a 14-game winless run in the Premier League.

Scott Parker’s side has moved into a more resilient phase of their season, picking up three draws in their last four matches against high-quality opposition. However, the Clarets remain second from bottom and are desperate to convert their defensive improvement into maximum points. Breaking Sunderland’s unbeaten home record will be a daunting task, particularly given Burnley’s struggles on the road, where they have conceded regularly throughout the campaign.

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Scott Parker manages a squad bolstered by the return of two senior defensive figures. Notably, Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall have both recovered from injury and are back in contention for the starting XI. However, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen remain long-term absentees. Consequently, Parker may stick with a back three to provide extra protection against a Sunderland attack that thrives late in matches.

Martin Dúbravka will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Maxime Estève and Axel Tuanzebe. In midfield, Florentino Luís and Lesley Ugochukwu are expected to offer a sturdy defensive screen. Jaidon Anthony remains the primary attacking threat, having scored five goals this term, including one in the reverse fixture. Lyle Foster is poised to lead the attack as the lone striker. New loan signing James Ward-Prowse will also hope to make his debut from the bench.