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Burnley kick off their 2026/27 campaign on Saturday with a Carabao Cup tie against Notts County. New boss Nicky Hayen takes charge of his first competitive game and will be looking to kick off the new season in positive fashion. Newly-promoted League One side Notts County provide the opposition, as their boss Martin Paterson makes his return to Turf Moor. Here’s how we expect the Clarets to line up: 1. GK - Max Weiss While the Clarets continue to scour the market for new goalkeepers, Weiss is set to begin the season as Burnley's number one. | Kelvin Stuttard Video & Photography 2. RB - Kyle Walker With Connor Roberts missing the last two friendlies with a knock, he's unlikely to be risked - leaving Nicky Hayen with a decision to make between Walker and Oliver Sonne. | Kelvin Stuttard Video & Photography 3. CB - Hjalmar Ekdal If Walker is preferred at right-back, a spot will open up at centre-back which is likely to be taken by Ekdal. | Kelvin Stuttard Video & Photography 4. CB - Bashir Humphreys While there's nothing set in stone in Burnley's back four, Humphreys is one that is virtually guaranteed to start. | Kelvin Stuttard Video & Photography