Josh Cullen - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

ACL injury confirmed Cullen (knee) will be sidelined for an extended period as he'll require surgery to repair an ACL problem, the club reported Tuesday

Impact Cullen is likely to miss the rest of the season with this issue, dealing a significant blow to Burnley's midfield. Prior to the issue, he started 18 games, scoring two goals and two assists while averaging 40.4 accurate passes and 1.7 tackles per game over that period. Both Florentino Luis and Lesley Ugochukwu may continue to feature in Cullen's absence.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still missing Cullen (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Cullen was set for further testing after he exited the field early Saturday, with the midfielder still not an option due to the apparent knee injury. This results in the loss of a regular starter as the club awaits a further diagnosis, with Florentino Luis making his way back into the starting XI due to his absence.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further testing Cullen (knee) is set for further testing following his early exit from Saturday's 0-0 draw against Everton, according to manager Scott Parker, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Expr...

Impact Cullen would need to leave the field early Saturday and is now set for further testing moving forward, with the midfielder hoping to avoid a serious injury despite some early doubts. The club's captain has yet to miss a start all season, so this would be a major loss for the side. The club would likely call Florentino Luis into Culen's spot if he were to miss further time, as he replaced him off the bench Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits due to injury Cullen exited Saturday's game against Everton due to an apparent knee injury, Matt Scrafton of The Burnley Express reports.

Impact Cullen appeared to have twisted his knee in a challenge and immediately signaled to the bench to depart the contest. Florentino Luis took his place in midfield. It remains to be seen if Cullen will recover in time to face Newcastle United on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in defeat Cullen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Cullen's weighted through-ball setup the first Burnley goal Saturday, though they would be outlasted in a 3-2 defeat to Fulham. In addition tho his goal contribution, the midfielder added two tackles (two won) and two interceptions to the team's defensive effort across his 90 minutes of play. Cullen has been named to the starting XI in each of Burnley's first 16 league fixtures.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pounces for late goal Cullen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus West Ham United.

Impact Cullen toed the ball just out of the reach of the keeper to score a consolation goal for Burnley late into second-half stoppage time Saturday. The holding-midfielder attempted two shots (one on goal) and made three clearances across his 90-minute shift. Cullen's two goals through his first 11 appearances (11 starts) match a career-high for goals in a single Premier Legaue campaign.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Cullen gives Burnley late hope against West Ham | Premier League

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Continues as starter Cullen has started in all seven games this season while scoring one goal on two shots and one assist on seven chances created.

Impact Cullen was a mainstay in the midfield last season when Burnley won the Championship and has not lost that spot this campaign, having yet to miss a start to begin the season. However, he is yet to earn a goal contribution in his past five appearances, with both of his goal contributions this campaign coming in one match. He does serve in more of a defensive role in the midfield, so this is no surprise, also registering 10 interceptions, 14 tackles and 19 clearances in the defense.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contribution in win Cullen scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sunderland.

Impact Cullen opened the scoring for Burnley on Saturday before assisting their second goal as the Clarets eased past Sunderland in a 2-0 victory. Across his 90 minutes of play, the holding midfielder contributed two blocks to the team's clean sheet effort. Cullen has played every minute in his first two league appearances this season. Expect him to be the catalyst in the engine room for the duration of Burnley's 2025-2026 EPL campaign.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley score their FIRST goal of the season 💥

AUGUST 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Jaidon Anthony doubles Burnley's lead with breakaway goal | Premier League

AUGUST 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Burnley's Josh Cullen pushes Clarets ahead of Sunderland | Premier League

AUGUST 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Burnley: Premier League promotion a day I'll never forget - Josh Cullen Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen says winning promotion to the Premier League is a feeling he will "never forget".

APRIL 22, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Scores in loss Cullen scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Cullen notched his second goal of the season in the 72nd minute of the last match of the season. Additionally, he set a new season-high with three shots taken.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Cullen gets Burnley on the board v. Nottingham Forest | Premier League

MAY 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Logs assist in win Cullen delivered an assist, created two chances, made four tackles (two won) and two clearances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Cullen put up another solid performance on both ends and crowned it with an assist for Johann Berg Gudmundsson to seal the 4-1 win in the 71st minute. This was the third assist of the season for the midfielder, who racked up one goal, two assists, 13 chances created, 20 crosses, 12 tackles and 19 fouls drawn over eight matches since recovering his starting spot.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in defeat Cullen sent in six crosses and took four corners during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Everton.

Impact Cullen delivered more crosses than any of his teammates and managed to create two chances. He also won all three of his tackles. The midfielder has started each of the last six games since recovering from the undisclosed injury that interrupted his season.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assist against Chelsea Cullen scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Cullen scored his first goal of the season while recording his second assist in the draw Saturday. He's started four of the last five matches in a row, totaling a goal and an assist with eight crosses (four accurate), eight tackles, four clearances and six chances created in that span.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Accounts for two chances created Cullen recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against West Ham United.

Impact Cullen picked up his second consecutive start and delivered a productive effort with two chances created in a full 90 minutes played. His two crosses sent in the match tie his season high, while his two corners mark a new season high. On the defensive side, he provided a great effort with four tackles and three tackles won.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Cullen (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact Cullen returns from a undisclosed injury which has kept him out of Burnley's last three matches. The midfielder had been a starter for Burnley before missing five of their last six contests.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Cullen -- who was sidelined against Sheffield United on Saturday -- will remain on the shelf versus Wolverhampton on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, Matt Scrafton of the Burnle...

Impact Cullen started each of the club's first 10 matches but has found himself on the outside looking in of late, logging a meager five minutes in his last two inclusions in the squad. Cullen's lack of minutes has also coincided with a shift to a 4-4-2, which means he could continue to struggle for regular appearances even once cleared to return.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available after suspension Cullen served his one-match ban against Crystal Palace and will be available for Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Cullen is available once again after serving his one-match suspension due to receiving five yellow cards this season. He should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Arsenal, as he had started every match in the midfield before his suspension.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Cullen will be missing Saturday's match against Crystal Palace after picking up his 5th yellow card of the season against Bournemouth.

Impact Cullen will be missing his first match of the season on Saturday after receiving a one-match ban due to accumulation of yellow cards. Johann Berg Gudmundsson is likely to fill in the void for Cullen until he is available against Arsenal in about two weeks.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late consolation goal Cullen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Cullen recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as he set up Josh Brownhill's goal in the 94th minute to cut the deficit to 5-2. It was the only chance he created in the match as he played the full 90 minutes for the third consecutive match.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-year extension Cullen inked a three-year contract extension with Burnley on Monday.

Impact Cullen registered two crosses (one accurate), one corner and one tackle (lost) in the Premier League opener versus Manchester City. After starting all 43 of his matches for Burnley last season, the midfielder figures to remain a fixture in the starting XI heading into the rest of the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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