Burnley vs Preston: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Burnley host Preston North End at Turf Moor on Sunday 6 December 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC, in the EFL Championship (round 19). Burnley have had 50 days of rest since playing Wolves (EFL Championship); Preston have had 49 after facing Wrexham and travel about 30 km. Burnley are without 7 players (Anel Ahmedhodžić, Zeki Amdouni, Hannibal Mejbri and others); Preston are missing 5 (Liam Lindsay, Harry Clarke, Liam Gibbs and others).

Injuries and suspensions

Burnley

Anel Ahmedhodžić injury, back Back in training
Zeki Amdouni injury, back Back in training
Hannibal Mejbri injury, back Early January 2027
Bashir Humphreys injury, back Back in training
Ashley Barnes injury, back Back in training
Jordan Beyer injury, back Doubtful
Josh Cullen injury, back Back in training

Preston

Liam Lindsay injury, back Doubtful
Harry Clarke injury, back Late November 2026
Liam Gibbs injury, back Early November 2026
Caleb Wiley injury, back Doubtful
Alistair McCann injury, back Doubtful

Previous meetings

Saturday 1 March 2025: Preston North End 3-0 Burnley
Saturday 15 February 2025: Preston North End 0-0 Burnley
Saturday 5 October 2024: Burnley 0-0 Preston North End
Tuesday 13 September 2022: Preston North End 1-1 Burnley
Monday 23 July 2018: Preston North End 2-3 Burnley

Competition	EFL Championship
Date	Sunday 6 December 2026
Kick-off	12:00 UTC
Venue	Turf Moor