Burnley failed to win any of their six pre-season friendlies
Notts County are gearing up for League One after play-off success
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Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last season, host League One newcomers Notts County in the first round of the EFL Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The Clarets went six games without a win in pre-season but back in competitive action will be aiming to get the better of the Magpies ahead of the new Championship campaign.
Notts County beat a West Brom XI in July and will be out to see off second tier opposition again when they travel to Turf Moor.
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Team news
Burnley winger Jaydon Banel is set to be sidelined for a number of weeks after picking up an injury in training, while Josh Cullen is out until October.
Defender Connor Roberts is a doubt for the hosts after missing the last two friendlies with a knock.
Notts County will be without Lewis Macari and Beck-Ray Enoru. Conor Grant is a doubt after missing the friendly with Walsall last week.
Winger Jodi Jones is struggling with calf and hamstring problems and also looks set to be absent.
The stats
Burnley and Notts County last met at Turf Moor in April 2000 when the Clarets won 2-1.
The Magpies were joint-second top scorers in League Two with 74 goals.
Burnley were knocked out of both domestic cups by third tier sides last season.
Notts County boss Martin Paterson made 130 league appearances for Burnley as a player.
The Clarets won just four games in the Premier League last season.
Burnley and Notts County are two of the 12 founder members of the Football League.
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Prediction
Burnley have not won a game since February and so victory over Notts County is needed ahead of the new season.
The Clarets endured a miserable Premier League campaign which ended in relegation after only managing four victories.
Their last triumph came away at Crystal Palace and, following Scott Parker's exit and the appointment of Nicky Hayen, things have not really improved in terms of results.
Burnley have not won any of their six pre-season matches this summer but fans will not care too much as long as new boss Hayen can get the team off to a good start in this first competitive game of the campaign.
Former Burnley striker Martin Paterson returns to Turf Moor with his Notts County side and will be aiming to spring a surprise on his old club.
The Magpies earned promotion to League One after beating Salford City in the play-off final and, while the EFL Cup won’t be a priority this season, Notts will be keen to put on a good showing against superior opposition.
Burnley are favourites and should have enough quality to get the job done and advance at Turf Moor but also backing Notts County to get on the scoresheet could prove a smart bet.
The Magpies lost striker Alassana Jatta this summer but, having scored 74 league goals last season, the team is still capable of creating chances.
Burnley have not kept a clean sheet since March and so Notts County may get the opportunity to grab a consolation.
Score prediction: Burnley 3-1 Notts County
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