Burnley Vs Portsmouth
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2 recorded league meetings · previous 10 years
Fan Banter prediction · 90 minutes
90-minute pick: Portsmouth to win.
Portsmouth’s recent five-match return (10 points) and mid-table position give them the momentum; Burnley’s standing (22nd) and their 25 goals conceded in 12 matches make the Clarets vulnerable at Turf Moor. On that balance of evidence, Portsmouth look likeliest to pick up three points.
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Recent form
Burnley (league): 22nd, 12 games, 8 points. Their last five league matches returned 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats (5 points), with nine goals scored and nine conceded in that run. The most worrying recent result is a 4-1 loss at Lincoln on 24 October, which highlighted defensive frailties that have seen 25 goals conceded in 12 matches this season.
Portsmouth (league): 11th, 12 games, 18 points. Portsmouth’s last five league outings have produced 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat (10 points), with seven goals scored and five conceded. They come off a 2-1 home win over Millwall on 24 October and have a noticeably better points return over the last five fixtures than Burnley.
Why this matters
Burnley’s league position and cumulative goals-against figure (25) underline that Turf Moor is a must-improve environment for the home side. Portsmouth are not free-scoring — 16 goals in 12 matches — but their recent sequence shows consistency: three wins and only one reverse in the last five. On balance, the form and league placement point towards an away side that arrives with momentum and a clearer short-term trajectory.
Last five league matches (compact results)
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | Lincoln vs Burnley | 4–1 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Burnley vs Wolves | 1–2 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Burnley vs Charlton | 2–2 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Watford vs Burnley | 0–4 |
| 19 Sep 2026 | Burnley vs Derby | 1–1 |
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | Portsmouth vs Millwall | 2–1 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | Wolves vs Portsmouth | 1–1 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Norwich vs Portsmouth | 0–1 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd | 3–2 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Southampton vs Portsmouth | 1–0 |
Fixture details
The match is at Turf Moor on Saturday 31 October at 15:00 GMT. Portsmouth travel from Fratton Park; the clubs are separated by a substantial away trip for visiting supporters.
Head-to-head snapshot
Across the verified recent sample Burnley have one win and there has been one draw between the sides. The recent form split — Burnley gathering 5 points from their last five, Portsmouth 10 — is the clearest short-term edge and will be the defining factor come kick-off.
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