Bristol City face Burnley at Turf Moor this Saturday, September 5th, looking to build on their recent Championship form. The Robins travel north for the second time this week after a 3-1 win at Preston.
Michael Skubala confirmed in his pre-match press conference that George Tanner and Rob Atkinson are both in contention for the squad. Both players missed the midweek victory at Deepdale. Deadline day signing Brian De Keersmaecker is also eligible to feature following his arrival from Oxford United. This provides Skubala with additional options as his side seeks a fourth consecutive unbeaten result.
The Robins have started the season with two wins, one draw, and one loss, scoring seven goals and conceding six. Their next fixture after Burnley is an away trip to face Southampton on September 12th.
Due to being selected for overseas broadcast, the match will only be available on Robins TV in specific international markets. A long list of territories has been published by the club. These include countries across Europe like the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Albania, Cyprus, Hungary, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Belgium.
The broadcast coverage also extends to nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, and Oceania. South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and American Samoa are among the many regions where the game will be shown via the club's streaming service. Supporters abroad should check the official listings to confirm availability.
Burnley boss Nicky Hayen expects a tough game from the visiting Robins. Speaking to reporters, Hayen stated his focus remains on his own squad's performance. "Just another difficult game like the others," Hayen said in his pre-match press conference. "There are no easy games. I think that every team is showing it in the league, but we don't have to look too much to the opposition; we just have to look to ourselves."
Hayen acknowledged City's current confidence, having taken seven points from their last three matches. However, he emphasized that his team's mindset is unaffected by the opposition's form. Burnley are looking to improve on their own start following relegation from the Premier League last season.
Defender Lucas Pires will miss the game as he continues to follow concussion protocols. Pires suffered a head injury in the Carabao Cup tie against Bradford City. Burnley manager Nicky Hayen confirmed the player would not be ready for Saturday but could return for their following match against Wrexham.
Hayen also provided updates on new signings. Reo Hatate is considered ready to play, while Igor Julio needs more time to build match sharpness. Winger Largie Ramazani, who came off the bench against Middlesbrough, is being gradually built up to full fitness. Josh Laurent is available again after serving a one-match suspension.
The historical record presents a significant challenge for Bristol City. The club has not won at Burnley's ground since 2007 and is without a victory in their last ten meetings with the Clarets in all competitions. Ending this run would be a major statement for Skubala's team.
