Liverpool face Burnley in their Premier League comeback after a brief pause for the FA Cup, and Wales Online provides all the information you’ll need to keep up with the action
Following a pause for the FA Cup third round, Liverpool are set to return to Premier League action against Burnley. While they’re currently sat fourth in the table, Arne Slot’s side are only three points ahead of seventh-placed Manchester United.
Coming off a 4-1 cup victory over Barnsley and boasting an unbeaten streak in their last nine league games, Liverpool are in strong form. In contrast, Burnley find themselves languishing at the opposite end of the table, eight points adrift from safety in 19th position, despite a 5-1 cup win over Millwall in their latest outing.
The last encounter between these two teams at Turf Moor in September saw Liverpool emerge victorious. The game was marked by Lesley Ugochukwu’s dismissal for Burnley after receiving two yellow cards and a decisive stoppage-time penalty decider from Mohamed Salah.
This marked Liverpool’s sixth consecutive win over Burnley, during which the Clarets have managed to score only once. Burnley’s last triumph over Liverpool came in January 2021 when Ashley Barnes netted the sole goal at Anfield.
Sky Sports broadcast the reverse fixture, as well as Liverpool’s last Premier League match against league leaders Arsenal. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming clash between Liverpool and Burnley.
When is Liverpool vs Burnley?
The Liverpool vs Burnley match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17 at 3pm. It’s one of seven Premier League matches taking place that day, with other notable fixtures including Manchester United vs Manchester City in the early kick-off and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal at 5.30pm.
Will Liverpool vs Burnley be televised?
Unfortunately, the Liverpool vs Burnley match will not be broadcast on TV due to the UK’s longstanding 3pm blackout rule. This prevents live coverage of matches kicking off in the traditional afternoon slot.
However, highlights will be available shortly after the game concludes on both BBC Sport and Sky Sports. Comprehensive highlights of all the day’s Premier League action can also be viewed on Match of the Day, which will air on BBC One from 10.30pm.
How to stream Liverpool vs Burnley
While UK viewers won’t be able to watch the match live on TV, it will be accessible to international audiences. American viewers can tune in via USA Network and stream through Peacock, while Australian fans can watch on Stan Sport.
The match will also be broadcast on various channels in other regions.
Liverpool vs Burnley radio coverage
Despite the lack of TV coverage, supporters can still follow the action via radio commentary. LFC TV will provide coverage starting from 1.45pm, while BBC Radio Merseyside will also offer audio coverage, complete with pre-match build-up from 2pm, along with post-match analysis.
Liverpool vs Burnley team news
Liverpool will be missing Conor Bradley, who sustained a knee injury in the recent 0-0 draw against Arsenal that has ruled him out for the rest of the season. Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak are also on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah is currently engaged in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he is set to play in the third-place play-off with Egypt on Saturday.
Burnley, on the other hand, will be without Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni due to long-term injuries, among others. The game is also likely to come too soon for leading scorer Zian Flemming, who hasn’t made an appearance since the start of the year.
Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package
Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.
