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Southampton vs Burnley: Kick-off time, live stream, TV and team news for Premier League clash

Mauricio Pellegrino's Saints search for back-to-back home wins for the first time this season

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SOUTHAMPTON are aiming for a fourth match unbeaten as Burnley visit St Marys on Saturday afternoon.

Mauricio Pellegrino's men have only won twice in nine games and would love to make a big statement against in-form Burnley.

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 Virgil van Dijk was widely expected to leave Southampton in the summer
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Virgil van Dijk was widely expected to leave Southampton in the summerCredit: PA:Press Association

Burnley continue to defy critics and have been superb away from fortress Turf Moor this term.

They've picked up points at Anfield, Stamford Bridge and Wembley, finally losing their unbeaten road start last time out to Manchester City.

 Ryan Bertrand has been in fine form for Southampton this season
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Ryan Bertrand has been in fine form for Southampton this seasonCredit: Reuters

What time is kick-off?

THIS one will be held on Saturday, November 4 at St Marys.

Kick-off is at the traditional 3pm.

What channel can I watch it on?

UNFORTUNATELY this one isn't available to watch live in the UK.

But never fear - stick with us here on SunSport where we will be running a comprehensive LIVE blog with all the action from Saturday's Premier League games.

 Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and Burnley midfielder Jack Cork vie for the ball
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Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and Burnley midfielder Jack Cork vie for the ballCredit: Reuters

What is the teams news?

 

 

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Stat attack

  • Southampton have won their last four home matches against Burnley in all competitions, including victories in both Premier League games.
  • Burnley have only won one of their last 16 visits to Southampton in all competitions (D6 L9), a 1-0 win in April 2008 in the Championship via a Steven Caldwell goal.
  • Seven of the eight goals scored in Premier League meetings between these sides have been scored after half-time, with the exception being Shane Long’s 37th minute strike at St Mary’s in March 2015.
  • Saints have scored three goals in their last two home Premier League games, as many as they had in their previous nine at St Mary’s.
  • Southampton won their last home game, but haven’t managed consecutive Premier League home victories since December 2016.
  • Burnley have already won more away games (2) and more away points (8) this season than they did in the whole of 2016-17 (one win and seven points).
  • These two sides have seen the fewest goals scored in their Premier League games so far this season – Burnley (18) and Southampton (19 – level with Swansea and Newcastle).
  • Only bottom of the league side Crystal Palace (3.2%) have converted a lower proportion of their total shots in the Premier League than Southampton (6.0%) this season. Southampton were also the worst side in the 2016-17 Premier League for shot conversion rate (7.5%).
  • Sean Dyche has lost all four of his trips to St. Mary’s as a manager – three defeats with Burnley and one with Watford in October 2011; a 0-4 defeat which remains his joint-biggest defeat as a manager.
  • Charlie Austin – who scored 41 goals in 82 league appearances for Burnley between 2011 and 2013 – has been involved in five goals in five league games against the Clarets since leaving (four goals, one assist) and scored a brace in this exact fixture last season.
  • Former Southampton and current Burnley midfielder Jack Cork has covered 121.1km in the Premier League this season; more than any other player in the competition.
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