Hartlepool United 1 - 2 Burnley

Hartlepool United v Burnley: Preview

Updated: August 24, 2009, 3:30 PM UK

Ritchie Jones has been ruled out of Hartlepool`s clash with Premier League new-boys Burnley after breaking a hand in the 1-0 win at Gillingham.

Jones had been pushing for a starting spot after coming on as a second-half substitute at Priestfield after recovering from a groin problem.

However, the midfielder will now visit a specialist to determine the extent of the injury.

Director of sport Chris Turner named a full-strength line-up in the first round and was rewarded with a 1-0 extra-time victory at Coventry, and he will be targeting another notable scalp.

Pools knocked West Brom out of the competition at the same stage last season, while Stoke were beaten 2-0 at Victoria Park in the FA Cup, so the League One side will not be short of confidence.

James Brown could be rested after starting two games last week, but Turner has no fresh injury or suspension concerns, with Ben Clark (hernia) and Colin Larkin (thigh) returning to training.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has pledged to make changes for the clash.

Last season's semi-finalists will include Chris Eagles and Steve Thompson amongst others, while goalkeeper Brian Jensen could stand down.

The Clarets are coming into the game on the back of successive Premier League wins over Manchester United and Everton but skipper Steven Caldwell (groin) is again ruled out.

Coyle has acknowledged the importance last season's run to the semi-finals had on his side's charge to the Premier League.

The Clarets begin another campaign in the north east, no longer the underdog of 12 months ago.

Then, a stuttering victory over Bury paved the way for a memorable run that saw Coyle's men collect the scalps of Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham before a last-gasp Jermain Defoe strike in extra-time allowed Tottenham to claim a Wembley berth at Burnley's expense.

Yet, as disappointed as they were to miss out on a final encounter with north-west rivals Manchester United, Burnley's confidence and self-belief had swelled to such an extent it carried them into the play-offs and out of the Championship.

"There is no doubt the run last year helped to get us promotion,'' said Coyle.

"The bigger games gave us tremendous confidence and the momentum carried on.

"We had to endure the disappointment of a cruel defeat in the semi-final but by then the lads knew how good they were and the confidence just grew.

"The lads who play on Tuesday are all bona fide first-team players who will have a big part to play as the season goes on.

"And the changes do not mean we are showing Hartlepool a lack of respect. We know exactly how tough this game will be.''