Match preview

Burnley have bounced back and forth between the Premier League and the Championship in recent seasons, relegated from the top flight in both 2021-22 and 2023-24 and earning promotion from the second division in 2022-23.

The Clarets entered this season determined to secure another immediate return to the Premier League, and under Scott Parker, who took over in July 2024, they are firmly in the title race over halfway through the campaign.

Burnley have secured 56 points from their 28 matches - after 15 wins, 11 draws and two defeats - leaving them just three points behind league leaders Leeds United, meaning a win in this one would see them draw level on points in first place.

They will be heading into the game in great spirits, having avoided defeat in their last 16 matches across all competitions, while they are also one of just two sides still yet to be beaten at their home ground in the league, with six wins and seven draws from 13 fixtures.

The Clarets were also victorious against Leeds Utd in the reverse fixture in September, a 1-0 victory thanks to Luca Koleosho's goal, but that is their only win in the last six meetings.

As for Leeds, following their relegation from the Premier League in the 2022-23 season, they have been battling to secure a return to the top flight over the past season and a half.

The Whites were involved in a sensational promotion battle alongside Leicester City and Ipswich Town last term, excruciatingly missing out on the automatic promotion spots by six points, largely due to a disappointing end to the campaign that saw Leeds win just one of their last six fixtures.

However, they have returned with a vengeance this season, sitting top of the Championship table with 59 points from 28 outings, after 17 wins, eight draws and three defeats.

A challenging beginning to the term saw Daniel Farke's side record just two wins from their opening six outings across all competitions, with two defeats and two draws, but just two defeats in the following 24 has them in superb form heading into this one.

That run includes the Whites being undefeated in their past 11 outings, including keeping clean sheets in their last three, factors that will give them huge confidence heading into the title battle with Burnley.

A victory would see Leeds move four points clear of second-placed Sheffield United, who suffered a shock defeat to Hull City this weekend, and six ahead of Monday's opponents, a strong position to march closer to the title and promotion.

Burnley possible starting lineup:

Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Pires; Cullen, Laurent; Anthony, Brownhill, Foster; Flemming

Leeds United possible starting lineup:

Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe