The tension is high at Selhurst Park this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace hosts Scott Parker’s Burnley. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
This Matchday 26 clash is a definitive "six-pointer" in the relegation narrative. Palace (15th, 29 points) recently snapped a grueling 12-game winless run with a massive victory over rivals Brighton, providing some breathing room. Burnley (19th, 15 points), however, are in desperate need of points, sitting deep in the drop zone and staring at a daunting gap to safety.
Match Information
| Feature | Details |
| Competition | Premier League (Matchday 26) |
| Date | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET |
| Venue | Selhurst Park, London |
| Referee | Farai Hallam |
| TV Channel | Peacock (US) / Sky Sports (UK Highlights) |
Crystal Palace: Momentum at Last
Oliver Glasner finally found the "relief" he was looking for on Sunday. After a winter of discontent and a long winless streak, Palace’s clinical performance against Brighton has shifted the mood in South London. The goal now is to turn one win into a streak and mathematically distance themselves from the bottom three.
Team News and Selection:
Striker Shortage: Jean-Philippe Mateta remains a major loss; he is sidelined with a knee injury. In his absence, Ismaïla Sarr and Brennan Johnson (a key January addition) are expected to lead the line.
Injury Ward: The Eagles are still missing Daichi Kamada, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucouré. Borna Sosa is also a significant doubt for the defensive rotation.
Glasner’s Faith: Despite the injuries, Glasner is likely to stick with the core that secured the win on Sunday, banking on the creative spark of Yéremy Pino.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Brennan Johnson.
Burnley: The Parker Rescue Mission
Scott Parker's side is in a precarious position. The Clarets have struggled for consistency all season and enter this fixture following a heavy 3–0 defeat to Sunderland. Their away form is a particular concern, having managed only one victory on their travels this campaign.
Team News and Selection:
Key Absences: Burnley's spine is weakened with Josh Cullen, Connor Roberts, and Jordan Beyer all unavailable due to injury.
The Goal Threat: Zian Flemming and Lyle Foster carry the burden of the attack, but they have lacked quality service from a midfield that has struggled to control games.
Defensive Fragility: Burnley has conceded 49 goals this season—the second-worst record in the league—and hasn't kept a clean sheet in seven matches.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Dúbravka; Kyle Walker, Humphreys, Estève, Lucas Pires; Florentino, Mejbri; Edwards, Jaidon Anthony, Ugochukwu; Flemming.
? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Recent Dominance: Crystal Palace is unbeaten in their last five meetings with Burnley (3W, 2D).
Reverse Fixture: Palace ground out a 1–0 win at Turf Moor in December 2025.
Penalties: Burnley has conceded the most penalties in the Premier League this season (6), a stat that will interest Palace's tricky wingers.
The Glasner Edge: Since his appointment, Glasner has never lost to Burnley (1W).
Tactical Analysis and Prediction
With Crystal Palace's recent morale boost and Burnley’s defensive struggles, the home side enters as favorites. Palace will likely dominate possession and use the width provided by Daniel Muñoz to stretch a Burnley defense that has looked vulnerable to crosses.
Burnley will look to sit deep and strike on the counter-attack, but their lack of pace in transition may struggle to bypass Marc Guéhi and a disciplined Palace backline. If Palace can score early, Burnley’s fragile confidence could see them fold.
Final Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 2–0 Burnley
