PREVIEW: BURNLEY (A)

6 January 2022

All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup game

- Burnley FC vs Huddersfield Town preview
- Tickets on sale until 3pm on Friday 7 January 2022
- Listen on iFollow HTAFC

Huddersfield Town turn their attention to the Emirates FA Cup when they take on Premier League side Burnley in their Third Round tie at Turf Moor on Saturday 8 January; 12:30pm kick-off.

Saturday will be the seventh FA Cup meeting between the two sides. The last game came in 1972, where the Terriers won 1-0 thanks to a Dennis Clarke strike.

Burnley made it to the Fifth Round last season before being knocked out, losing 2-0 to AFC Bournemouth.

THE OPPOSITION

Burnley currently occupy the 18th spot in the Premier League table, with 11 points.

Having beaten Brentford 3-1 at Turf Moor in October 2021, they have failed to win a Premier League game since, registering four draws and three defeats.

Managed by Sean Dyche, Burnley are unbeaten in their last four league home matches, collecting a point at home against Norwich, Crystal Palace, and West Ham respectively.

The Clarets have won each of their last three FA Cup Third Round ties and will be hoping to make it four-in-a-row when Town visit on Saturday.

ONES TO WATCH

BEN MEE

Mee initially joined Burnley on a season-long loan from Manchester City in 2011. The move was made permanent in January 2012. The 32-year-old has since gone on to make over 320 appearances for the Clarets during his 10-year tenure. The centre-back offers a goal threat from set pieces, as highlighted by his two goals in 13 Premier League appearances so far this season. The Burnley Captain’s determined defending mean Town will need to attack well to break him down.

DWIGHT MCNEIL

Having joined Burnley’s Academy in 2014, the 22-year-old made his First Team debut in May 2018. McNeil has gone on to make over 100 appearances for Sean Dyche’s side, scoring seven times. The winger offers versatility in wide areas, with several of his appearances coming on the right-hand side despite the majority of his minutes coming down the left. The current campaign has seen McNeil feature in every game so far.

CHRIS WOOD

The striker signed for the Clarets from Leeds United ahead of the 2017/18 season. Standing at 6’3, Wood is always a physical presence in the box for Burnley whether that be with the ball at his feet or if the ball in the air. The 30-year-old made history in April 2021, when he became the first New Zealander to score a hat-trick in a Premier League match. So far this campaign, Wood has featured in all of Burley’s games, scoring three times.

FA CUP FORMAT

The FA have announced that there will be no replays in any FA Cup tie from the Third Round onwards.

The tie between Burnley and Town will go to extra-time and penalties should the score be level after 90 minutes.

Each team will be able to name nine substitutes on the bench, with five of those players allowed onto the pitch across the 90 minutes in three opportunities – four including half time.

If the game goes to extra-time, any of the remaining five substitutes can be used in a fourth opportunity.

VAR will be in operation for the game.

KIT

Town will be in our famous blue and white stripes for Saturday’s cup tie.

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HOW TO WATCH

Tickets for our trip to Turf Moor are available on general sale until 3pm on Friday 7 January.

Town fans can buy their tickets online, over the phone, or in person before the deadline.

PRICES

Adults - £15
Over-65s - £10
Under-23s - £10
Under-17s - £5

COVID-19

As per Government and Public Health England guidelines, supporters will now need to either provide proof of their full vaccination status or a negative lateral flow test – taken within 48 hours of kick-off – to gain entry into the ground.

All information can be found here courtesy of our hosts, Burnley.

HOW TO LISTEN

If you are unable to attend Saturday’s game, Town supporters can listen to the game via iFollow HTAFC.

Live audio commentary will be available for the game when you purchase either a Monthly Pass or Audio Match Pass. You can purchase a UK Season Pass for £45, Monthly Pass for £4.49 or an Audio Match Pass for £2.50.

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Match Reports

REPORT: BURNLEY 1-2 TOWN

8 January 2022

Town progress in Emirates FA Cup

- Huddersfield Town 2-1 Burnley
- Town through to Fourth Round of Emirates FA Cup
- Goals from Josh Koroma and Matty Pearson

Huddersfield Town secured their place in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup after a thrilling 2-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Despite falling behind in the first half, second half goals from Josh Koroma and Matty Pearson turned the game on its head.

It was an even start to the game, with both sides taking control of the ball.

The first chance of the game fell Town’s way. Koroma used Josh Ruffels as a decoy to cut inside and test Nick Pope from range. Unfortunately, his curled effort was easily gathered by the ‘keeper.

Ryan Schofield’s first save of the game came in the 21st minute. He got down smartly to deny Jay Rodriguez.

Unfortunately for Town, Rodriguez broke the deadlock seventh minute. A Town defensive error allowed the forward to send his header home.

As the clock continued to count down to half-time, there was a stoppage in play for Schofield. A heavy collision with Chris Wood saw Town forced into a change, with 19-year-old Nicholas Bilokapic coming on to make his senior debut.

Just as the referee was about to blow his whistle, the Terriers had a HUGE chance to equalise! Danel Sinani swung in a brilliant free-kick, which Jon Russell was on hand to meet, but his header hit the post!

Town started the second half the brighter of the two sides, earning themselves several early chances.

Pipa came first, with a Town corner breaking to the Spaniard. He took a touch before hitting a great strike towards Pope’s goal, but saw it go just wide.

Ruffels and Russell both tried their luck just moments later. First, Pipa swung a cross towards Jordan Rhodes which was headed to Ruffels, but his half-volley went just over! Almost instantly, Russell turned well in the space to shoot just wide.

As the clock marked an hour, Koroma had a great chance to get the Terriers’ equaliser. Town broke after some great work from second half substitute Lewis O’Brien. Russell carried the ball forward before playing it over the top to Koroma, who cut inside and shot just wide with his right boot!

Koroma finally got his goal in the 74th minute! Some great work from second half substitutes Danny Ward and Duane Holmes set fellow substitute Sorba Thomas free down the right. The winger charged into the box and picked out Koroma at the far post, who made no mistake in turning it in!

Moments later, Pope did incredibly well to keep Burnley level. Koroma broke, seeing his deflected shot pop up for Holmes, whose header was turned around the post by the hosts ‘keeper.

Town weren’t stopping there though! Pearson sealed the win for Town in the 87th minute! Thomas bagged ANOTHER assist, this time from a corner. Pearson rose highest to meet it and not it home.

Limbs were flying everywhere in the away end until the referee blew his whistle, seeing the Terriers walk away having secured their place in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup!

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Town’s Line-Up (3-4-3)

Ryan Schofield (Nicholas Bilokapic, 39'); Naby Sarr, Tom Lees, Matty Pearson; Josh Ruffels, Jon Russell, Jonathan Hogg (Lewis O’Brien, 56’), Pipa (Sorba Thomas, 69’); Josh Koroma, Jordan Rhodes (Danny Ward, 69’), Danel Sinani (Duane Holmes, 56’)

Unused Subs

Harry Toffolo, Scott High, Ollie Turton, Fraizer Campbell

Standings