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Pick of the stats: Burnley v Portsmouth

BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Burnley and Portsmouth.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:20 AM
Pick of the stats: Burnley v Portsmouth
Key Things to Know
  • Key statistics highlight Burnley hosting Portsmouth as Fabio Celestini begins his tenure as Clarets manager.
  • Burnley are winless in their last 21 home league matches, sitting third-bottom in the Championship.
  • Portsmouth enter the fixture having secured 10 points from their last four league matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fabio Celestini takes charge of his first game as Burnley manager as they host Portsmouth at Turf Moor on Saturday. Celestini was appointed following the departure of Nicky Hayen after a 4-1 loss to Lincoln left the Clarets third-bottom in the Championship with just one win in 12 games.

Portsmouth head into the matchup following a 2-1 win over Millwall, aiming to push into the top six. Burnley are seeking to end a 21-game winless home league run, while also looking to improve a defense that has conceded a league-high nine set-piece goals.

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