Burnley vs Cardiff City – Carabao Cup Third Round Preview
Burnley will be hoping for a break from their Premier League struggles when they take on League One side Cardiff City at Turf Moor in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Scott Parker’s men have had a tough start to life back in the top flight, but they carry a huge boost into this tie: a nine-game winning streak at home against Cardiff. That record gives them every reason to be confident of progression.
For Cardiff, the trip north is a chance to bounce back after their impressive 10-game unbeaten run was halted by a weekend defeat. Brian Barry-Murphy’s side have been strong in League One and will see this as a real opportunity to test themselves against Premier League opposition.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
⏰ Kick-off: 7:45pm BST
🏟 Venue: Turf Moor, Burnley
🔙 Last Meeting: Cardiff 1-2 Burnley (Championship, March 4, 2025)
Team News
Burnley
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Long-term injuries rule out Zeki Amdouni and Jacob Bruun Larsen.
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Defenders Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer are also sidelined.
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Parker is expected to rotate his squad heavily for this cup fixture.
Cardiff City
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Brian Barry-Murphy is set to freshen his lineup after their first defeat in 11 matches.
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Few injury worries for the Bluebirds, with ex-Arsenal defender Calum Chambers pushing for a start.
Current Form
Burnley
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Only one win from their opening five Premier League matches.
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Winless in three after drawing 1-1 with Nottingham Forest.
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Both of this season’s victories have come at Turf Moor – including a dominant record against Cardiff.
Cardiff City
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Ten-game unbeaten run ended with a 3-1 loss to Bradford at the weekend.
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Still enjoying a strong start to their League One promotion campaign.
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Scored six goals in their two Carabao Cup wins so far.
Predicted Lineups
Burnley (XI): Weiss; Laurent, Ekdal, Humphreys, Walker; Mejbri, Luis; Hartman, Edwards, Anthony; Broja.
Cardiff City (XI): Turner; Ng, Lawlor, Chambers, Bagan; Mafico, Colwill, Nyakuhwa; Robinson, Davies, Salech.
📺 How to Watch
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports+ in the UK, with coverage starting at 7:30pm BST.
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