Burnley vs Aston Villa Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Match at Turf Moor, Burnley, on 10 May 2026 in the Premier League regular season (round 36), with Burnley hosting Aston Villa. Burnley sit 19th on 20 points, deep in the relegation zone, while Aston Villa arrive 5th with 58 points and chasing Champions League qualification.

Injuries and Absentees

Burnley face defensive disruption. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. All three are confirmed absentees, thinning Vincent Kompany’s options in the back line and midfield protection for a side that has already conceded 71 goals.

Aston Villa’s midfield balance is also affected. B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined, removing an important screening presence in front of the defence. There are two further concerns: Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, and A. Onana (Calf Injury) is doubtful. Their availability will likely be decided closer to kick-off.

Attacking Threats

From an attacking-output perspective, the biggest names remain available for Villa. O. Watkins (11 league goals, 2 assists) and M. Rogers (9 goals, 5 assists) are both fit and in contention, preserving Villa’s main goal threat. Burnley’s absentees are more structural than attacking, but with 35 goals scored and 71 conceded, any further defensive weakness could prove costly against a Villa side with 48 goals this term.