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Cardiff City v Burnley team news: 14 players ruled out and 2 fitness doubts

Team news from both camps ahead of Cardiff City v Burnley…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cardiff City v Burnley team news: 14 players ruled out and 2 fitness doubts
Key Things to Know
  • Cardiff City and Burnley have 14 players ruled out and two fitness doubts ahead of Saturday's match.
  • Burnley manager Fabio Celestini is seeking his first win following two consecutive draws.
  • Cardiff drew 3-3 with West Ham in their previous fixture after squandering a three-goal lead.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cardiff City and Burnley face a combined 14 absences and two fitness doubts ahead of their upcoming Championship clash in South Wales. Burnley manager Fabio Celestini is seeking his first victory after recording consecutive draws in his opening week, including a 1-1 result against QPR. Meanwhile, Cardiff enters the fixture following a 3-3 draw against Scott Parker's West Ham.

Matt Scrafton reports that Celestini faces a goalkeeping decision regarding Gregoire Coudert following an error against QPR, though the Frenchman is expected to start. Defenders Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, and Igor Julio are also highlighted as likely inclusions in Burnley's lineup despite the team's ongoing personnel concerns.

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