After an impressive four-point haul from back-to-back away games, at Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively, Scott Parker’s side now find themselves eight points adrift of safety.
But with relegation rivals Nottingham Forest not in action until Sunday, the Clarets have the opportunity to cut that gap to five with a win against Keith Andrews’ men.
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The Bees are going well this season, sitting seventh in the table, but were beaten 2-0 at home by Brighton last time out.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
The forward is closing in on a long-awaited return from an ACL injury, but he’s not quite match ready just yet. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
1. Zeki Amdouni (Burnley) - out
The forward is closing in on a long-awaited return from an ACL injury, but he’s not quite match ready just yet. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
2. Jordan Beyer (Burnley) - out
The defender continues to be sidelined with some niggling issues after recovering from a long-standing knee injury, which has kept him out of action since December 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Photo: Ryan Pierse
Scott Parker said before the Chelsea game the striker was expected to be out for a couple of weeks as he nurses an ongoing issue. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
3. Armando Broja (Burnley) - doubt
Scott Parker said before the Chelsea game the striker was expected to be out for a couple of weeks as he nurses an ongoing issue. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Photo: Molly Darlington
The skipper is facing around nine months on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
4. Josh Cullen (Burnley) - out
The skipper is facing around nine months on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL injury in the game against Everton. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Photo: Matt McNulty