Burnley vs Notts County prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 8, 2026
In the first round of the English League Cup on August 8, 2026, Burnley will face Notts County. The favorite here is clear.
Burnley vs Notts County: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Turf Moor" has been repeating the same scenario in recent years. After being relegated to the Championship, they bounce back immediately. But in the Premier League, they can't compete and fall back down again. This was also the case under Parker: he brought them up a year ago, but throughout the 2025/2026 season his side spent most of the time in the Premier League relegation zone. We'll see what Nicky Hayen can do.
The team from Nottingham is one of the oldest clubs in existence. However, they've long been stuck at a modest level, although there was a period when attempts were made to revive the project, even signing experienced Sol Campbell and the then-young Kasper Schmeichel. That enthusiasm didn’t last, but last season brought success: they moved up to League One, albeit only through the playoffs, finishing fifth.
The newly promoted Championship side, who played at a higher level in 2025/2026, averaged just one goal per match while conceding almost twice as much—1.97. Their opponent, by contrast, had a positive ratio: scoring 1.59 goals per game and conceding about a third less, just 1.06.
Recent matches: Burnley vs Notts County
The last time these clubs met was in the early 2000s, with each side winning its home game.
It's time for the home side to finally beat someone. We back them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.95).
Burnley vs Notts County: Key Statistics and Trends
- Burnley lost four of their six friendlies and haven't won since February
- Notts County have lost three of their last four matches
Burnley vs Notts County: Probable Starting Lineups
Burnley lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Weiss - Lucas Pires, Humphries, Tuanzebe, Walker - Ugochukwu, Florentino - Anthony, Mejbri, Tshauana - Flemming
Notts County lines up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Belshaw - Bedo, Macdonald, Ness - Robertson, Norburn, Jones, Tsaroulla - Luker, Iorpenda - Jatta
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the English League Cup standings
