Burnley vs Wolves – News and Probable Lineups

The battle for 19th place in the Premier League table will be held on the final matchday of the season, as Burnley welcomes Wolverhampton Wanderers to Molineux this Sunday afternoon.

Currently, Burnley sits in 19th position, two points clear of 20th-placed Wolves, with both sides set to relegated to the Championship for the 2026-27 season.

Match overview

Burnley is facing a challenging season, having achieved only four wins, nine draws, and 24 defeats across 37 games, leaving them in 19th place with 21 points.

The Clarets are set to drop directly back to the Championship, and if they lose at home to Wolves on Sunday, they will finish at the bottom of the table.

Burnley’s home record is the weakest in the Premier League this season, garnering only 12 points from 18 matches in front of their supporters, though they showed promise in a narrow 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in their previous outing.

Since February 11, Burnley has not secured a win in the Premier League, and significant changes are anticipated at the club during the summer as a new head coach is expected to take charge.

Steven Gerrard remains the leading candidate for the position at this point, and it will be intriguing to see how the former Liverpool captain performs in the upcoming role.

On the other hand, Wolves come into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Fulham, and they have managed to secure two points over their last three matches, which is a slight improvement.

Rob Edwards’ side can avoid a 20th-place finish if they manage to claim three points on Sunday, and will aim to give their loyal fans a reason to celebrate at Turf Moor.

This season, Wolves have recorded three victories, drawn 10, and suffered 24 defeats in 37 league fixtures, possessing the worst attacking statistics in the division with just 26 goals scored in the 2025-26 season.

Additionally, Edwards’ team has the lowest away record in the league, having only accumulated five points from 18 matches and failing to secure a single win, netting only seven times.

Earlier this season, Wolves faced a 3-2 defeat at home against Burnley, while their most recent matchup at Turf Moor in the Premier League in April 2024 ended in a 1-1 draw.

Burnley Premier League form:

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Wolves Premier League form:

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Team News

Burnley will be without Jordânia Beyer (thigh) and Josh Cullen (knee) due to injuries for the match on Sunday, but the home side otherwise has a strong squad available for the visit of Wolves.

Zian Flemming has had a standout season for Burnley, finding the net 10 times in the Premier League and he might be appearing in his final game for the club this Sunday.

Changes are expected in the lineup that faced Arsenal recently, potentially including the introduction of James Ward-Prowse and Marcus Edwards.

For Wolves, Sam Johnstone (shoulder), Leon Chiwome (knee), Matt Doherty (muscle), and Enso Gonzalez (knee) will not feature in their last match of the season.

Joao Gomes is anticipated to join Atletico Madrid but is likely to be included on Sunday, and Andre, who has signed a new long-term contract with the club, is expected to start.

There is also an anticipated spot in the starting XI for Mateus Mane, who will remain with Wolves this summer despite interest from multiple clubs.

Burnley probable starting XI:

Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Florentino, Ward-Prowse; Edwards, Ugochukwu, Anthony; Flemming

Wolverhampton Wanderers probable starting XI:

Bentley; Mosquera, Krejci, S Bueno, H Bueno; J Gomes, Andre; R Gomes, Mane, Hee-Chan; Armstrong

This matchup seems likely to end in a goalless draw. Regrettably, a classic encounter does not seem on the cards this Sunday, with points perhaps being shared in what could be a challenging watch.

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