Ian Maatsen
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on February 7, 2023 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on February 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/06/vincent-kompany.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Preview: Blackpool vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackpool and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 13:30
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on February 7, 2023 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on February 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Burnley and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 27, 18:15
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on January 7, 2023 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany on January 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Norwich City vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 2, 12:15
![Burnley's Anass Zaroury celebrates scoring their second goal with Josh Brownhill on January 7, 2023 Burnley's Anass Zaroury celebrates scoring their second goal with Josh Brownhill on January 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 23:09
![Manchester City's Josh Wilson-Esbrand in action with Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard on July 23, 2022 Manchester City's Josh Wilson-Esbrand in action with Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard on July 23, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City left-back Josh Wilson-Esbrand 'set to join Coventry City on loan'
Manchester City left-back Josh Wilson-Esbrand is reportedly on the verge of joining Coventry City on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 10, 13:58
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany pictured on December 30, 2022 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany pictured on December 30, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Championship roundup: Burnley win again, Middlesbrough go fifth
Burnley extend their lead at the top of the Championship with victory at Swansea City, while Middlesbrough continue their resurgence with a win at Birmingham City.
Jan 2, 17:15
![Manchester United's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Burnley in the EFL Cup on December 21, 2022 Manchester United's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Burnley in the EFL Cup on December 21, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United breeze past Burnley to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Manchester United progress to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Championship leaders Burnley.
Dec 21, 21:52
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 6, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Burnley return to Championship action with statement win over Queens Park Rangers
Burnley open up an eight-point over third place in the Championship with a 3-0 victory at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 11, 14:59
![Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray reacts on August 31, 2022 Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray reacts on August 31, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sunderland vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 13:33
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 11:15
![Coventry City manager Mark Robbins on August 27, 2022 Coventry City manager Mark Robbins on August 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 21:21
![Jay Rodriguez celebrates scoring for Burnley on September 17, 2022 Jay Rodriguez celebrates scoring for Burnley on September 17, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Burnley and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 18:49
![Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Bayer Leverkusen on September 7, 2022 Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Bayer Leverkusen on September 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How are Chelsea's players performing out on loan?
With the 2022-23 season having been halted due to the September international break, Sports Mole takes a look at how Chelsea's loan players are performing away from Stamford Bridge.
Sep 21, 17:30
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Bristol City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 14:07
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 6, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Burnley and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 19:39
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 10:45
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wigan Athletic and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 26, 00:47
![Shrewsbury Town's Daniel Udoh celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Leahy on January 9, 2022 Shrewsbury Town's Daniel Udoh celebrates scoring their first goal with Luke Leahy on January 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Shrewsbury Town vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Shrewsbury Town and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 03:23
![Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022 Burnley boss Vincent Kompany on August 12, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Blackpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Blackpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 18, 21:08
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill looks on on March 1, 2022 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill looks on on March 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Huddersfield Town and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 10:45
![Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring for Watford on August 8, 2022 Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring for Watford on August 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Watford and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 10, 12:41
![Vincent Kompany in charge of Burnley on July 29, 2022 Vincent Kompany in charge of Burnley on July 29, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Burnley and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 16:04
![Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on July 20, 2022 Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on July 20, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 2022-23 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Chelsea's 2022-23 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 1, 15:00
![Norwich City manager Dean Smith applauds fans after the match on May 22, 2022 Norwich City manager Dean Smith applauds fans after the match on May 22, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Assessing the 2022-23 Championship promotion contenders
With less than a week to go until the 2022-23 EFL season gets underway, Sports Mole assesses the promotion contenders from the Championship.
Jul 23, 14:27
![General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018 General view of Burnley's Turf Moor taken April 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Burnley: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2022
Keep track of all of Burnley's confirmed Summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 03:23
![General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2022
Keep track of all of Chelsea's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 1, 01:35
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill on February 8, 2022 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill on February 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 12:45
![West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson celebrates scoring their first goal with Matt Phillips and Karlan Grant on January 8, 2022 West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson celebrates scoring their first goal with Matt Phillips and Karlan Grant on January 8, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 21, 17:18
![Fulham manager Marco Silva celebrates after the match on April 6, 2022 Fulham manager Marco Silva celebrates after the match on April 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fulham vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Fulham and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 8, 11:45
![Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on February 5, 2022 Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 24, 17:38
![Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on February 5, 2022 Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 17, 15:51
![Reading's John Swift scores their first goal from the penalty spot on February 9, 2022 Reading's John Swift scores their first goal from the penalty spot on February 9, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Peterborough United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Peterborough United and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 14, 10:30
![Coventry City manager Mark Robins on February 5, 2022 Coventry City manager Mark Robins on February 5, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Cardiff City and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 12:30
![Adam Armstrong celebrate scoring for Southampton on August 14, 2021 Adam Armstrong celebrate scoring for Southampton on August 14, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Southampton vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Southampton and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 18:20
![Coventry City manager Mark Robins on September 11, 2021 Coventry City manager Mark Robins on September 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 18:38
![Peterborough United players celebrate after beating Hull City on October 20, 2021 Peterborough United players celebrate after beating Hull City on October 20, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Peterborough United vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Peterborough United and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 20:14
![Branislav Ivanovic and Nicolas Anelka representing Chelsea in 2010. Branislav Ivanovic and Nicolas Anelka representing Chelsea in 2010.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea in the Roman Abramovich era: The kings of the January transfer window
The January transfer window creates mayhem and hesitancy in equal measure, but Chelsea have perfected the art of making pivotal decisions during the middle of the season.
Dec 29, 13:00
![Coventry City's Gustavo Hamer celebrates scoring their first goal against Peterborough in the Championship on September 24, 2021 Coventry City's Gustavo Hamer celebrates scoring their first goal against Peterborough in the Championship on September 24, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 19:14
![Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen in action for Netherlands at the Under-17s World Cup in November 2019 Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen in action for Netherlands at the Under-17s World Cup in November 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona contemplating bid for Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen?
Barcelona are allegedly contemplating an approach for Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen, who is currently on loan at Championship club Coventry City.
Dec 14, 18:19
![Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 19, 2021 Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on October 19, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Coventry City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Coventry City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 16:45