Official Site of the Clarets · Aug 20, 2020
Clarets Start At Foxes After Blank Opener
The Clarets have been handed a delayed start to the Premier League season with a postponed fixture against Manchester United on the opening weekend.
Sean Dyche’s men will therefore launch their 2020/21 campaign with a mid-week second-round Carabao Cup tie before starting their Premier League programme at Leicester City on Saturday, 19 September.
The Premier League kicks off on Saturday, 12 September but Manchester United and Manchester City have both had their opening fixtures postponed due to their prolonged runs in European competition.
Chelsea and Wolves – who also played in Europe post-lockdown – play their first games of the new season on Monday, 14 September.