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The “magic of the cup” arrives at Turf Moor this Saturday as a struggling Burnley side seek a morale-boosting diversion from their Premier League woes against a high-flying Millwall outfit dreamin...

While the Clarets are currently enduring a dismal 11-match winless run in the top flight, their spirit was evident in a gritty 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Wednesday. In stark contrast, the Lions travel north on the back of a four-game unbeaten streak, sitting fifth in the Championship and firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion. For Scott Parker, this tie represents a tricky hurdle; for Alex Neil, it is a chance to claim a major scalp and maintain the momentum that has seen Millwall become one of the second tier’s most formidable units.

Burnley vs Millwall – FA Cup Preview and Team News

Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
Referee: Anthony Backhouse
VAR: Not in operation
Last Meeting: Burnley 3–1 Millwall, May 2025, Championship

Team News

Burnley

The hosts are navigating a significant availability crisis. Scott Parker will be without Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, and Zeki Amdouni. Doubts remain over Mike Tresor, Joe Worrall, and former Millwall talisman Zian Flemming. However, the Clarets are boosted by the return of Axel Tuanzebe, who is available following DR Congo’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. Rotation is expected, with Max Weiss and Jacob Bruun Larsen pushing for starts.

Millwall

The visitors are also missing key personnel, with Daniel Kelly, Zak Lovelace, Will Smallbone, Massimo Luongo, and Lukas Jensen all ruled out. Striker Josh Coburn is nearing a return from a quad injury but may not be risked from the start. Midfielders Casper De Norre and Luke Cundle are also likely to miss out as they continue their recoveries. Joe Bryan and Alfie Doughty are among those who could be drafted in should Alex Neil choose to freshen up his XI.

Form

Burnley

Burnley have picked up just three points from their last 12 league games, leaving them 19th in the Premier League table. Notably, the Clarets have lost each of their last three FA Cup ties while competing as a Premier League side. However, they have historically been strong against the Lions at home, winning their last three meetings at Turf Moor.

Millwall

Millwall arrive in Lancashire as one of the Championship’s form teams, having taken eight points from their last four outings. This is only the second time these sides have met in the FA Cup; Millwall won the previous encounter 1-0 in 2004 on their way to the final. However, the Lions have historically struggled on the road against top-flight opposition in this competition, winning just one of their last 14 such away matches.