Burnley will look to continue their unbeaten run when they travel to Fratton Park for a Championship clash against Portsmouth this Saturday.
The hosts are sitting just two points above the relegation division on the Championship table. Portsmouth are heading into this contest after a disappointing 0-1 loss to Millwall in their recent clash, marking their fifth defeat in their last eight outings this season.
Meanwhile, Championship title contender Burnley is dominating the competition with their consistency and phenomenal performance. The Clarets are unbeaten in their last 17 matches across all the competitions. They picked up an impressive 5-0 win over Plymouth before dropping their points to Leeds in a goalless draw match last time out.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Portsmouth vs. Burnley live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options for this game are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Portsmouth vs. Burnley kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 7:00 a.m. |
Portsmouth vs. Burnley lineups, team news
The hosts will be missing their few players for this match due to injuries. The list includes Regan Poole (hamstring), Ibane Bowat (tendon), Jordan Williams (hamstring), Jacob Farrell (injured), Paddy Lane (knee), Mark O’Mahony (hip) and Kusini Yengi (knee).
Bristol City loanee Rob Atkinson could possibly make a return for this match after missing the last game against Millwall due to illness.
Portsmouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Schmid (GK) — Swanson, Pack, Atkinson, Ogilvie — Hayden, Potts — Ritchie, Lang, Murphy — Bishop.
Injured: Poole, Bowat, Williams, Farrell, Lane, O’Mahony, Yengi
Suspended: None
As for Burnley, they will be without Jordan Beyer (hamstring), Manuel Benson (calf), Enock Agyei (leg), Aaron Ramsey (ligament), and Nathan Redmond (leg), who are yet to recover from their respective injuries.
Dutch midfielder Zian Flemming will continue to lead the line for the visitors.
Burnley predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Trafford (GK) — Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys — Cullen, Laurent — Anthony, Brownhill, Foster — Flemming.
Injured: Ramsey, Beyer, Benson, Agyei, Redmond
Suspended: None
Portsmouth vs. Burnley Prediction
Burnley’s draw against the Championship leaders Leeds marked their ninth goalless draw of this season. With their phenomenal consistency this season, Scott Parker’s side has become a tougher side to beat.
Burnley will be the clear favorites to win this match, but the underdogs, Portsmouth, will have to put on a strong display of gameplay to deny a victory to the visitors.
- Prediction: Burnley 2-0 Portsmouth
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, February 1
- Oxford United vs. Bristol City (7:30 a.m.)
- Plymouth vs. West Bromwich Albion (7:30 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Norwich City (7:30 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. Sheffield United (10:00 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Stoke City (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Queens Park Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Coventry City (10:00 a.m.)
Monday, February 3
- Middlesbrough vs. Sunderland (3:00 p.m.)
