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Championship · 2026/27 · MW 4Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · 19:00 UK
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley (22,546)

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
BurnleyLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
MiddlesbroughLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Burnley — last 5

  1. L29 Aug@Norwich1–4
  2. L23 Aug@West Brom1–3
  3. D16 AugvsWest Ham2–2
  4. D24 MayvsWolverhampton1–1
  5. L18 May@Arsenal0–1

Middlesbrough — last 5

  1. W29 AugvsWest Brom3–1
  2. L22 Aug@Blackburn1–2
  3. W15 AugvsLincoln City2–1
  4. L23 May@Hull City0–1
  5. L12 May@Southampton1–2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
17
Meetings
6
Burnley wins
5
Draws
6
Middlesbrough wins

Frequently asked

When does Burnley play Middlesbrough?
Burnley host Middlesbrough on 2 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Middlesbrough?
Across 17 meetings in our archive, Burnley have won 6, Middlesbrough have won 6, with 5 draws.
Where is Burnley v Middlesbrough played?
Turf Moor, Burnley — Burnley's home ground.