Southampton vs Burnley Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FA Cup, February 8, 2025
Southampton vs Burnley Preview
- Tournament: FA Cup
- Date: Saturday, February 8
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire
Round four of the 2024/25 FA Cup will include Southampton welcoming Burnley at the St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This will be the beginning of the crucial stage of the competition. Southampton beat Swansea City 3-0 in the previous round, while Burnley got the better of Reading to advance to this stage. The hosts sit at the bottom of the table in the Premier League, while Burnley is in the second spot in the Championship. William James Finnier will be the assigned referee for the match. The Southampton vs Burnley fixture promises to be an exciting spectacle for the supporters.
Southampton will be disappointed with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed just a couple of victories to go with four defeats with an aggregate score of 9-15. The Saints are heading towards relegation to the second tier of English football, having not even crossed the double-digit mark in terms of points collected. The cup can prove to be a good opportunity for Southampton to regain some confidence. Ivan Juric’s men have conceded the most goals per match (0.8) and also scored the least goals per match (0.8) in the Premier League this season.
Burnley will be content and satisfied with its latest results. The Clarets have accumulated three draws and three victories in the last six outings. After 31 matchdays, Burnley is in a solid position to earn a promotion back to the first division at the end of the season. The game plan this season has revolved around defensive stability, having conceded just nine goals so far in the league with a splendid average of just 0.3 per match. Josh Brownhill is the goalscorer for Burnley with nine goals.
Southampton Team News
Nathan Wood (Muscle Injury), Ross Stewart (Calf Injury), and Ryan Fraser (Physical Discomfort) are the names scheduled to miss the contest against Burnley on Saturday. Ivan Juric likes to shape his team in a complex 3-4-2-1 formation, which has so far turned out to a risky venture.
Burnley Team News
Unfortunately, Burnley will have a plethora of fitness and injury woes to deal with ahead of the FA Cup game. Aaron Ramsey. Enock Agyei, Josh Brownhill, Jordan Beyer, Luca Koleosho, Manuel Benson, and Nathan Redmond will all miss the trip to Southampton owing to respective injury issues.
Southampton vs Burnley Predicted Lineups
Southampton Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Ramsdale
Defenders: Bree, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis
Midfielders: Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Aribo, Welington
Forwards: Fernandes, Gronbaek, Onuachu
Burnley Team News (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Trafford
Defenders: Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys
Midfielders: Cullen, Laurent, Mejbri
Forwards: Anthony, Foster, Flemming
Southampton vs Burnley H2H Record
Overall, in the last five head-to-head games between the two clubs, both clubs have won two matches each, while the remaining one game has ended in a draw.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Burnley 2-0 Southampton | 2022, Premier League |
| Southampton 2-2 Burnley | 2021, Premier League |
| Southampton 3-2 Burnley | 2021, Premier League |
| Burnley 0-1 Southampton | 2020, Premier League |
| Southampton 1-2 Burnley | 2020, Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Burnley
James Trafford (Burnley)
James Trafford has been entrusted as the number one choice between the sticks for Burnley this season. The 22-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest English prospects in the world and regular playing-time at Burnley is just what is needed for him at this point of his career. James Trafford has graduated from the Manchester City academy and hence has the necessary principles instilled him to reach the top. James Trafford has a stupendous penalty save rate of 100% this season and has made 59 saves in the Championship.
Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton)
Aaron Ramsdale made a bold call to abandon the ambitious Arsenal project in search of regular game time. His travels took him to Southampton, where he has managed to become the undisputed number-one goalkeeper. Although the team’s performance has been way below par, Ramsdale will be glad to have returned on a consistent basis in the biggest league in the world. Ramsdale has made 24 saves in his last five games with an average success percentage of 62.5%.
Southampton vs Burnley Prediction
Despite Southampton being in the Premier League, the Saints cannot be held as the absolute favourites to win this FA Cup tie. Burnley certainly has more than enough in the tank to hurt Southampton and advance to the next round.
Predicted Score: Southampton 1-2 Burnley
Where to watch Southampton vs Burnley Live?
| Country | Telecast Details |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | BBC Sport Web |
| Canada | Sportsnet Now Plus |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
FAQs
Q. When is Southampton vs Burnley?
The Southampton vs Burnley match will be played on 8ᵗʰ February at St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. Hampshire.
Q. Where to watch Southampton vs Burnley live for free?
Q. What is the predicted score in Southampton vs Burnley?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Southampton vs Burnley fixture is 2-1 to Burnley.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Southampton vs Burnley?
The last five meetings between Southampton and Burnley have ended in two victories for each and a draw with an aggregate score of 7-8.