Championship 2024-2025: Burnley-Oxford United, the likely lineups

Burnley-Oxford United, the probable formations

Burnley, third in the Championship with 58 points, is looking to re-launch itself in the title race after losing ground, banking on its unbeaten streak at home to Turf Moor. Oxford United, in 16th place with 37 points, is enjoying a good moment after the arrival of new coach Gary Rowett, but has struggled away with only one win in 14 matches.

Burnley will have to do without Aaron Ramsey, Enock Agyei, Jordan Beyer and Nathan Redmond for the challenge against Oxford. Zian Flemming, scorer of five of the last nine goals, will be the mainstay in attack. On the full-backs will act Roberts and Pires, while the two midfielders will be Cullen and Laurent. In goal will play Trafford.

Oxford, devoid of Ben Nelson, Elliott Moore, Max Woltman and Owen Dale, è back from a nine-game unbeaten streak in the league. Rowett will deploy a 4-2-3-1 with Cumming in goal, in front of him the two centerbacks Helik and Brown. On the three-quarter will act; Rodrigues, who will move; behind the'only point Harris.

Probable lineups

Burnley (4-2-3-1): Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Mejbri, Foster; Flemming. Coach: Parker.

Oxford United (4-2-3-1): Cumming; Kioso, Helik, Brown, Leigh; Vaulks, Brannagan; Placheta, Rodrigues, Dembele; Harris. Coach: Rowett.