Top of the table title contenders Burnley and Sunderland face off at Turf Moor on Friday night in a live streaming Championship clash.

Burnley will be without long-term absentees Manuel Benson, Jordan Beyer, and Aaron Ramsey, while Hannibal Mejbri misses out due to suspension.

Manager Scott Parker fielded a rotated side in the FA Cup win over Reading but is expected to recall key players such as Josh Brownhill and Josh Cullen for this crucial encounter.

Sunderland face a more extensive injury list, with Ian Poveda, Alan Browne, Aji Alese, Niall Huggins, Romaine Mundle, and Jenson Seelt all unavailable.

Daniel Ballard and Ahmed Abdullahi will undergo late fitness checks. However, high-profile loan signing Enzo Le Fée could make his debut for the Black Cats, providing a boost to manager Régis Le Bris, who is enjoying a strong first season in charge.

Burnley are unbeaten in their last 14 matches, underscoring their consistency under Parker.

The Deepdale side have drawn three of their last four games, suggesting a potential vulnerability when it comes to converting dominance into wins.

Sunderland are also in impressive form, having lost just two of their last 19 Championship fixtures. They will draw confidence from their 1-0 victory over Burnley in the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light in August.

Low-scoring games have been a theme for Burnley, with only two of their last 20 league matches producing over 2.5 goals.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have seen four of their last seven away games end in draws, highlighting their resilience on the road.