Burnley vs Aston Villa Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Burnley host Aston Villa at Turf Moor on 10 May 2026 in Premier League action (Regular Season - 36). Burnley come in 19th with 20 points and a goal difference of -36, while Aston Villa sit 5th on 58 points with a goal difference of 4.

Burnley Availability

Burnley face defensive and midfield absences.

• J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.

All three are confirmed as will not play, reducing Vincent Kompany’s options in the back line and central areas, but there are no suspensions reported and no leading league scorers or assist providers from Burnley in the top charts.

Aston Villa Availability

Unai Emery has one confirmed absentee and two fitness concerns.

• B. Kamara (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• Alysson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
• A. Onana (Calf Injury) is doubtful.

There are no suspensions, so Aston Villa’s key attacking figures remain available. Top scorer O. Watkins (11 league goals, 2 assists) is available, as is M. Rogers (9 goals, 5 assists), who also features among the league’s leading assist providers.

Impact Summary

Burnley’s absences mainly affect defensive solidity and midfield balance rather than their primary goal threat. Aston Villa, by contrast, retain their full attacking core; with 48 league goals, their main creative and scoring output through O. Watkins and M. Rogers is intact, giving them a clear attacking advantage despite midfield injuries and doubts.