Premier League matchday one preview | Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley
Clarets travel to north London for season opener
Burnley arguably have the toughest start of the promoted three, facing UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur.
The Clarets endured a sluggish pre-season — losing to Stoke City and Lazio, drawing against Shrewsbury Town, but beating Huddersfield Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Portugal.
Thomas Frank will take charge of his first competitive game as Spurs boss. Meanwhile, Scott Parker returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence.
Frank’s side head into the match off the back of a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, having led 2-0 at half-time. The Lilywhites conceded twice in the final 6 minutes before losing on spot-kicks.
The clarets head into the game ahead of a monumental season, Boss Scott Parker has significantly strengethend with the signings of Kyle Walker, Martin Dubravka and
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Tottenham have won eight of their nine Premier League home games against Burnley, with the Clarets’ only victory coming in 2017. Chris Wood scored on his debut in injury time to secure a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium.
This is Burnley’s fifth opening-day fixture against a “big six” side, having faced Manchester City (2023/24), Manchester United (2020/21) and Chelsea (2014/15, 2016/17) previously.
The Clarets begin a Premier League season in the capital for only the second time. The other occasion was their 3-2 win at Chelsea in August 2017, when goals from Steven Ward, Steven Defour and Sam Vokes put them 3-0 up at half-time.
That win at Stamford Bridge was the last time Burnley won their opening game away from home.
Burnley have lost their last three Premier League opening-day fixtures. Their most recent win was a 3-0 victory over Southampton in 2019.
Wilson Odobert is Burnley’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer - he was 18 years and 313 days old when he scored the opener in the eventual 4-1 loss to Chelsea in 2023.
Team news
Burnley
Parker confirmed he has almost a full squad available for the trip to north London.
Zian Flemming and Connor Roberts have both recovered from knocks picked up in pre-season. Neither featured in public friendlies but both played in behind-closed-doors matches.
Jordan Beyer has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury and is expected to be sidelined for a few more weeks.
Martin Dubravka, Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu are all available following moves from Newcastle United and Chelsea respectively.
Kyle Walker and Marcus Edwards could start against their former clubs, with both in line for their Premier League debuts for Burnley.
Tottenham Hotspur
Frank has no fresh injury concerns. Destiny Udogie remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
England international James Maddison has been ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury.
Former Burnley winger Wilson Odobert has impressed in pre-season and may feature against his old club.
Midfielder Yves Bissouma is available after missing the PSG match due to an internal disciplinary matter.
Memorable meeting – Tottenham 1-1 Burnley, August 2017
The Clarets visited Spurs’ temporary home of Wembley Stadium in their second away match of the 2017/18 Europa League qualification season.
Chris Wood, then Burnley’s record signing following his move from Leeds United, scored in stoppage time to earn a point on his full league debut.
The Kiwi denied Spurs their first win at the national stadium - many had written Burnley off prior to the match, especially with their form away from Turf Moor.
Former Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier started for Spurs in what was the Clarets’ second straight win at the new Wembley Stadium.