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Burnley's pre-season kicks off today without a new manager at the helm. The Clarets are back at Gawthorpe to begin preparations for the 2026/27 Championship campaign.
What's Next for Burnley?
Burnley finds themselves in a unique position, starting pre-season without a manager. Scott Parker's departure by mutual consent at the end of April has left the club without a permanent head coach.
The club's first-team coach, Mike Jackson, took charge of Burnley's final four games of last season and will likely continue that role in the absence of a permanent head coach.
Pre-Season Schedule
Burnley's pre-season schedule includes friendlies against FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, and Real Salt Lake in the US, followed by a trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 10 | FC Cincinnati | Away |
| July 12 | Columbus Crew | Away |
| July 15 | Real Salt Lake | Away |
| July 26 | Ajax | Away |
| July 29 | Espanyol | Home |
Burnley's season kicks off over the weekend of August 7-9 when they take on League One newcomers in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Current Standing
As of June 29, 2026, Burnley's league standing is 19th in the Premier League, with 22 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDLL.
Not all of Burnley's players will be present today, with Axel Tuanzebe, Hjalmar Ekdal, Zeki Amdouni, and Lyle Foster still in action at the World Cup.
Burnley will be hoping to make a swift appointment, with their first friendly now only 11 days away.
