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Burnley v Portsmouth early team news: 18 ruled out and 5 fitness doubts

Early team news ahead of Burnley v Portsmouth…

By Matt Scrafton · Burnley Express

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Burnley and Portsmouth face significant squad selection issues with 18 players ruled out and five fitness doubts.
Burnley dismissed manager Nicky Hayen following a 4-1 defeat against Lincoln City.
Zeki Amdouni is ruled out for four to six weeks due to an ankle injury sustained against Watford.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Burnley and Portsmouth are dealing with widespread squad availability issues ahead of Saturday's match, with 18 players ruled out and five fitness doubts across both sides. Burnley enters the fixture without a permanent manager following the dismissal of Nicky Hayen after 106 days in charge, which came after a 4-1 loss to Lincoln City where 15 players were sidelined.

Zeki Amdouni faces four to six weeks out with an ankle injury sustained against Watford, while Ben Amos and Ashley Barnes remain excluded from Burnley's 25-man squad. Anel Ahmedhodzic is back in contention following concussion protocol, and Jaydon Banel could feature after appearing for the Under-21 side.

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