Burnley’s long search for a Premier League win takes them to Sunderland on Monday night.
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The two sides have enjoyed contrasting fortunes since both sealing promotion from the Championship.
While the Clarets, who finished 24 points above the Black Cats last season, have toiled, sitting 19th, Sunderland have enjoyed a remarkable campaign back in the top flight, sitting 10th, 13 points above the relegation zone.
They’re also the only side to remain unbeaten at home this season, which proves the size of the task facing a Burnley outfit that haven’t won any of their last 14 league encounters, leaving Scott Parker’s side 10 points adrift of safety.
It’s a miserable run that stretches back 100 days, with their last win coming at Wolves on October 26.
Here’s all the important information ahead of Monday night’s fixture:
When and where is the game taking place?
The Black Cats are unbeaten at the Stadium of Light this season (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)placeholder image
The Black Cats are unbeaten at the Stadium of Light this season (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
The match is being held at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light stadium on Monday, February 2. Kick off is at 8pm.
Is it on TV?
Yes, the game is the featured Monday Night Football clash on Sky Sports. Coverage begins at 7pm.
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?
Joe Worrall and Zian Flemming are both expected to be back available, but Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor and Zeki Amdouni all remain sidelined.
New signing James Ward-Prowse, meanwhile, could make his debut, although it remains to be seen if he’ll be fit enough to start due to his lack of game time this season.
As for Sunderland, they’re without captain and key man Granit Xhaka, who is sidelined with an ankle issue.
Bertrand Traore (knee) and Arthur Masuaku (ankle) are both sidelined, while new signing Jocelin Ta Bi won’t be available as he’s still getting up to speed.
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Scott Parker’s pre-match comments
“They're a very, very good team with a home form that is clearly there. I don't think they've lost at home this year, so their stadium is a tough place to go.
“When it gets going, it can be really hostile and make it difficult for away teams and I think you've seen that this season, for sure.
“There's probably loads of different elements that you could add up to say why they've done as well as they've done this year.
“They've recruited very, very well. I think momentum comes into that as well, for sure, and that's not me in any way downplaying what Sunderland have done, because they've done very, very well and they’re a good team.”
What are the predicted teams?
Sunderland: Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Sadiki, Le Fee, Diarra, Adingra, Mundle, Brobbey
Burnley: Dubravka, Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Humphreys, Pires, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Anthony, Broja
Who is the referee?
Paul Tierney. He’s overseen 13 games so far this season, dishing out 48 yellow cards but no reds. This will be his first game involving Burnley since December 2023, when they went down to a 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool. Stuart Attwell is on VAR duty.
What are the latest odds?
Sunderland: 7/10
Burnley: 4/1
Odds according to SkyBet and are correct at the time of writing.
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