Burnley XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

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·21 Februari 2026

Burnley XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news

Burnley travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, aiming to pull off a shock result and boost their hopes of Premier League survival.

The Clarets have moved into a desperate position, sitting 19th and nine points adrift of safety. Manager Scott Parker oversaw a vital 3–2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace in their last outing, providing a glimmer of hope for a late-season “great escape”. Notably, Burnley have a peculiar history of success at this venue, with 87.5% of their total Premier League points against Chelsea coming at this venue. A result today is essential to keep pace with the teams above them.

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Burnley Team News

Scott Parker manages a squad severely depleted by a significant injury crisis. Notably, Armando Broja is ineligible to face his parent club, while Axel Tuanzebe remains sidelined with a long-term injury. They join a lengthy list of absentees, including Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni. Consequently, the manager will look to Jaidon Anthony for inspiration. Anthony leads the team in both goals (6) and chances created (24) this season.

Martin Dúbravka will start in goal behind a defensive line featuring Kyle Walker and Maxime Estève. Bashir Humphreys is expected to partner Lesley Ugochukwu in the midfield engine room. Hannibal Mejbri and Marcus Edwards will look to provide creativity from wide areas, supporting Zian Flemming in a slightly deeper role. Notably, Burnley have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 23 Premier League away matches, making a disciplined defensive performance vital against a high-scoring Chelsea side.

Burnley Predicted Lineup

Burnley predicted XI: Dubravka; Walker, Laurent, Worrall, Esteve; Humphreys, Ugochukwu; Hannibal, Edwards, Anthony; Flemming

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.

How to watch Chelsea vs Burnley?

The match will not be televised in the UK due to the traditional Saturday 3pm blackout. UK fans can follow the match via live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day on Saturday night.