Leeds United vs Burnley – Match preview and team news
Leeds United vs Burnley – Match preview and team news Leeds United return to Elland Road on Friday night, looking to secure Premier League survival against already-relegated Burnley. Daniel Farke’s side aim for back-to-back home victories following a difficult FA Cup semi-final loss at Wembley. They recently earned a hard-fought point against Bournemouth through Sean Longstaff’s late volley.
Consequently, Leeds remain unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches. They have won each of their previous five games against already-relegated sides. Burnley arrive under the interim charge of Mike Jackson following Scott Parker’s departure on Thursday.
The Clarets suffered relegation last week after a narrow 1-0 defeat to title-chasing Manchester City. They have won just one of their last 25 Premier League fixtures. However, nine of their last 13 points earned have come away from home.
Leeds United vs Burnley – Match preview and team news Date: Friday, 1 May 2026 Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: Elland Road, Leeds Referee: Thomas Bramall VAR: Tim Wood Last Meeting: Burnley 2-0 Leeds United (18 October 2025, Premier League) Team news Leeds United Daniel Farke confirmed that left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Jaka Bijol and Noah Okafor both picked up knocks during the cup battle on Sunday afternoon. That said, the boss remains hopeful both players will be available for Friday’s clash.
Joe Rodon and Anton Stach provide crucial depth in the squad for the hosts. Burnley Interim manager Mike Jackson will assess Hannibal Mejbri, Axel Tuanzebe, and Zeki Amdouni before the match. All three players require late fitness checks following various thigh, calf, and knee issues.