Burnley – Stoke City

Burnley host a struggling Stoke City in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower half of the table. The Clarets sit 24th with just three points from seven games, having failed to win yet and conceding twice as many as they have scored (8‑16). Stoke sit comfortably in 10th place, holding ten points after three victories, a draw and three defeats, and a balanced goal tally of 11‑11. With Burnley desperate for their first win and Stoke looking to consolidate a mid‑table push, the encounter could prove decisive for both sides’ fortunes this season.