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Burnley entertain Sheffield Wednesday in their last game of the year, looking to get back among the playoff places.

The Clarets are in seventh place in the Championship after the midweek defeat at Norwich, behind Wolves on goal difference.

The Owls also go into the game on the back of a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves, and currently lie in 23rd place in the Championship, their first year back at this level following their promotion last year.

Vital Quotes:

‘I’m looking forward to it and would like to take the Preston performance into the game,’ he said. ‘If we can take that resilience, attitude and workrate into it, I’m confidant we’ll get a result of sorts.

‘We will bite and scratch and bring that freshness to the team. We’ll give every game our lot to see if we can dig ourselves out of the hole we’re in.’ Sheffield Wednesday boss Paul Sturrock.

Burnley Team News:

John Spicer is a doubt for Burnley after coming off during the game at Carrow Road, whilst Wayne Thomas has another 45 minutes under his belt following the match.

Player to watch: Ade Akinbiyi

This is a game Burnley will be going all out to win. Taking into account Wednesday’s league position, Ade will see this as a chance to add to his impressive goals tally so far this season.

Sheffield Wednesday Team News:

Danny Reet has been recalled from his loan spell at Bury and the teenage striker looks set to be included in the squad for the trip to Turf Moor.

Defender Frank Simek serves his suspension for five yellow cards, with John Hills expected to cover.

Player to watch: Chris Brunt

The midfielder is the top scorer on Sheff Wed’s books this season, and his goals will be crucial from now until the end of the season.

Match Facts & Stats

The last league visit by Wednesday to Turf Moor was just after their relegation to the then Division Two. The thumped the Clarets by seven goals to two.

Match Prediction:

Comfortable home win

Next Fixtures:

Burnley travel to Q.P.R, while Wednesday entertain Crewe.

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