Burnley – Portsmouth

Match analysis

Burnley host Portsmouth in a clash that pits a struggling 24th‑placed side against a mid‑table side fighting to climb out of the lower half. The Clarets have managed just three points from seven games, all from draws, and sit on a dismal –13 goal difference after conceding 16 while scoring only eight. Portsmouth, meanwhile, sit 18th with seven points, having taken two wins and a draw but still carrying a negative goal difference of –1 after netting seven and letting in eight. Historically the two clubs have exchanged a handful of points this season, and the fixture offers Burnley a chance to snap a run of four defeats, while Portsmouth will look to extend their modest lead in the table and keep the pressure on the teams above them. Both sides will need to turn their recent form around if they are to improve their positions before the winter break.