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Burnley v Portsmouth: Early team and injury news as 18 out and 8 doubts for Turf Moor contest

The early team and injury from both camps as Pompey face Burnley this weekend.

By Pepe Lacey · Portsmouth News

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Burnley and Portsmouth face significant injury and availability issues ahead of their Championship clash at Turf Moor.
Burnley enter the fixture without a manager following the recent dismissal of Nicky Hayen.
Striker Jamie Vardy is doubtful for Burnley due to a recurring back problem.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth travel to Turf Moor this weekend to face Burnley in Championship action, with both squads managing significant player absences. John Mousinho's Portsmouth team sit 11th in the Championship table after losing just one of their last eight games, while managerless Burnley search for stability following the recent sacking of Nicky Hayen.

Early player updates reveal Burnley striker Jamie Vardy remains a fitness doubt with a back problem, while Michael Obafemi is entirely out after missing selection for the club's 25-man EFL squad. Additionally, Keshi Anderson is expected to miss up to eight weeks due to a hamstring tear.

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