Burnley v West Brom preview: Team News, lineups, head to head, where to watch
West Brom travel to Burnley on Tuesday looking to continue their push towards a playoff berth.
Tony Mowbray‘s side head to Lancashire after securing a 1-0 win over QPR (8 March) that strengthened their grip on sixth place.
Scott Parker’s side will be a tough test for the Baggies given that they have the best defence in the Championship.
Burnley v West Brom preview
Albion head into the contest against the third-place side full of confidence after just one loss in their last six matches.
The Baggies’ only defeat in that period was against Blackburn on 12 February after the victory over Sheffield Wednesday (8 February).
Mowbray’s side responded with wins against Oxford United and QPR and draws against Millwall and Leeds, who are top of the pile.
Beating the Clarets would put a huge marker down on the sides chasing them and leave Mowbray’s side in pole position for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the hosts are unbeaten in their last 23 league matches with 14 wins and nine draws and conceded in just four of those games.
They are just two points off of the top spot in the division and therefore an automatic promotion place, so will be looking to boost their chances against The Hawthorns outfit.
| Championship | Played | GD | Points |
| 1. Leeds | 36 | +49 | 76 |
| 2. Sheffield United | 36 | +24 | 76 |
| 3. Burnley | 36 | +39 | 74 |
| 4. Sunderland | 36 | +21 | 68 |
| 5. Coventry | 36 | +6 | 56 |
| 6. West Brom | 36 | +14 | 55 |
| 7. Bristol City | 36 | +7 | 53 |
Head-to-head (Championship/Premier League)
West Brom 0-0 Burnley (Championship, November 2024)
Burnley 2-1 West Brom (Championship, January 2023)
West Brom 1-1 Burnley (Championship, September 2022)
Burnley 0-0 West Brom (Premier League, February 2021)
West Brom 0-0 Burnley (Premier League, October 2020)
West Brom 1-2 Burnley (Premier League, March 2018)
Team news
Darnell Furlong is suspended for West Brom after picking up a red card against QPR.
Tony Mowbray is expected to call on Mason Holgate at right-back with Furlong’s absence and Semi Ajayi ruled out with a hamstring injury.
John Swift could get the nod over Tom Fellows as he did in the draw at Elland Road on 1 March with Mowbray using the 22-year-old sporadically since he took charge.
Further up the pitch, Jed Wallace and Josh Maja are not expected to feature for Albion with leg and calf injuries respectively.
The Turf Moor outfit are expected to stick with a similar line-up to the team that beat Luton with only Aaron Ramsey and Mike Tresor missing from the squad.
Predicted lineups
Burnley: Trafford, Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires, Brownhill, Cullen, Edwards, Hannibal, Anthony, Foster.
West Brom: Wildsmith, Holgate, Bartley, Heggem, Styles, Mowatt, Molumby, Price, Swift, Johnston, Armstrong.
How to Watch
The contest will be screened on Sky Sports+ and kick-off is at 19:45 pm GMT.
Prediction: Burnley 1-1 West Brom
Despite Burnley’s brilliant record lately, the Baggies will come into the clash with a lot of confidence given their recent draw with league leaders Leeds.
Mowbray’s side showed great character to hold on to their victory with ten men on Saturday and the Baggies could stifle Burnley’s push for the top two.
The 61-year-old seems to be getting his team into form at the right time and Albion van end the season strongly and secure a finish in the playoffs.