Burnley vs Aston Villa Match Preview: Premier League Clash

Match at Turf Moor, Burnley, on 10 May 2026 in the Premier League (Regular Season - 36), with Burnley hosting Aston Villa. Burnley sit 19th on 20 points, while Aston Villa arrive in 5th with 58 points.

Burnley Availability

Burnley availability is hit in defence and midfield. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. All three are confirmed absentees, removing experience and depth from a squad already struggling at the bottom of the table.

Aston Villa Availability

Aston Villa have a mix of definite and potential absences. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined, a significant loss in central midfield balance. Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, while A. Onana (Calf Injury) is doubtful, leaving late decisions to be made on attacking and midfield options.

Attacking Output

From an attacking-output perspective, neither side loses a listed top scorer or top assist provider here. Aston Villa’s leading threats O. Watkins (11 league goals, 2 assists) and M. Rogers (9 goals, 5 assists) are both available, preserving the visitors’ main cutting edge. Burnley’s issues are more structural than statistical, with defensive and midfield absences potentially exposing a team that has already conceded 71 goals across 35 matches.