Lyle Foster
BURSouth Africa
Right
Sep 3, 2000
25
6'1"
154 lb
CF
RW
Poacher
BurnleyRecords assist
Foster assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Fulham.
Analysis: Foster help get the lone goal fo Burnley on Saturday, assisting the goal to Zian Flemming. He now has three goals and two assists this season, logging in five shots on target, 10 key passes and 10 tackles won in 23 appearances in PL play.
Returns to bench
Foster (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
Analysis: Foster returns to the bench for Saturday's clash against the Bees after continuing in a rotational role in recent weeks. He had recorded 90 minutes only in an FA Cup matchup on Feb. 14 and remains a backup option in attack. The South African has scored three goals and delivered one assist across 19 Premier League appearances this season.
Should feature against Brentford
Foster will likely bounce back to the squad Saturday versus Brentford after missing the previous clash with Chelsea due to a stomach bug, manager Scott Parker confirmed Thursday "Lyle's trained this week. He's back up to speed and had a good week's training, so we'll see how he is leading into the weekend and whether he's selected.", Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express reports.
Analysis: Foster has played mostly as a substitute lately and recorded 90 minutes only in an FA Cup matchup on Feb. 14, so he might return to a backup role going forward. Thus, the South African will offer an alternative to either Zian Flemming in the No. 9 position or to Jaidon Anthony and Marcus Edwards on the wings. Foster has scored three goals and delivered one assist across 19 matches played in the current Premier League campaign.
Scores off bench Saturday
Foster scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Foster scored his third goal of the season Saturday, an unassisted strike in the 76th minute which took the 2-1 lead. It came just seven minutes after he subbed onto the pitch and it marked his first goal since Oct. 26. He put two shots on target in his 21 minutes of action versus Spurs.
Named on bench Saturday
Foster (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.
Analysis: Foster is named on the bench for Saturday's match against Liverpool after returning from illness and delivering an impressive AFCON campaign with South Africa, scoring two goals and adding two assists in four games. He played 14 minutes as a substitute against Manchester United and was left out of the 5-1 FA Cup win over Millwall. Foster has been a regular starter for the Clarets this season and will likely claim back that role in upcoming fixtures.
Dealing with illness
Foster is dealing with an illness and will be a late call for Saturday's game at Liverpool, manager Scott Parker told media Thursday. "Lyle (Foster) is feeling a bit better after illness. He's probably not quite 100 per cent, but we'll see how he is tomorrow and make a call on his availability thereafter."
Analysis: Foster looked excellent in the AFCON for South Africa, registering two goals and two assists in four games. He logged 14 minutes off the bench against Manchester United and didn't play in the 5-1 win over Millwall in the FA Cup. Considering his illness and based on Parker's words, a decision on Foster's status will be made at some point Friday.
On bench Wednesday
Foster (not injury related) is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup against Manchester United.
Analysis: Foster will be a strong candidate to replace either Hannibal or Marcus Edwards on the wings in his comeback from international duty. Foster was heavily involved for South Africa in the AFCON, scoring twice and delivering two assists in four games, which is a much better production than the two goals and one assist he has achieved in 13 club matches.
Returning to Burnley
Foster (international duty) has returned to Burnley and is questionable for Wednesday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Scott Parker. "Lyle will fly back into the country tonight so we will see how he is."
Analysis: Foster was off at AFCON but is already returned to his club after being eliminated, as the forward could now play Wednesday. However, this will likely depend on his fitness and how much he can play just after the competition and flight back to England, a lot for the body to go through in just a few weeks. He is their typical starter at forward when fit this season, so his return is positive, starting in 11 of his 13 appearances this season to go along with two goals and one assist.
Headed to AFCON
Foster is departing for AFCON with South Africa and will be out until early January.
Analysis: Foster is departing Burnley as he links up with his national team for AFCON. The striker has made 13 appearances (11 starts) prior to departing, scoring twice and assisting once. Zian Flemming should take on a heavier workload while Foster is out of the team.
Scores late winner
Foster scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Foster passed the ball just beyond the keeper deep into second-half stoppage time Sunday to give Burnley a dramatic 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton. The striker converted his lone shot opportunity in his first appearance since missing Burnley's match versus Leeds earlier in Oct. due to a leg injury. Through eight appearances (seven starts), Foster is averaging one shot attempt per appearance.
Trains, option Sunday
Foster (leg) is back in contention for Sunday's clash against Wolves, coach Scott Parker said in the press conference. "Lyle is back in contention, he has been training with us over the last three or four days."
Analysis: Foster missed the last game against Leeds United due to a leg injury, but has fully recovered after returning to team training in the last few days and is back in contention for Sunday's clash against Wolves. The forward has been an undisputed starter for the Clarets this campaign and should regain his role on Sunday if fully fit to feature.
Not available Saturday
Foster (leg) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United.
Analysis: Foster is not in the squad for Saturday's match after failing to recover in time from the dead leg that caused his withdrawal from international duty. He was considered a late call during the week but didn't pass the necessary tests to be cleared.
Late call for Saturday
Foster (leg) is a late call for Saturday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Scott Parker. "It's better news than we initially thought with Lyle, it's a dead leg. He travels back today and will be in later on today, so we will have a conversation with him to see where he is at."
Analysis: Foster has been deemed to have suffered a dead leg after being withdrawn from his national team, but will now return to his club as a late call for Saturday, needing to be assessed ahead of the contest. This is huge news for the club, which will likely need him to pass some testing to be fit. He has started in every match this season, so they will hope he is an option, with Jacob Bruun Larsen, Zian Flemming and Armando Broja as possible replacements.
Withdrawn due to injury
Foster has been withdrawn from the South African national team due to an injury, according to his team.
Analysis: Foster has suffered an injury over the international break and will not return to his club, with the forward withdrawing from his national team due to an injury. Not much more has been given on his situation yet, leaving his availability for Burnley up in the air. They will resume play on Oct. 18 against Leeds United, hoping he is available after not missing a start all season, with Armando Broja and Zian Flemming as possible replacements if he misses time.
Three shots, no goal
Foster registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Manchester City.
Analysis: Foster was on the field for 80 minutes and would fire off three shots Saturday, although he couldn't find the back of the net in the loss. He has now gone three games since his last goal, remaining at one goal in six appearances this season.
Records assist
Foster assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: In the Premier League, Foster's latest assist marks his first since 2023-24. Burnley suffered relegation because of the season, and he followed that campaign with a five-assist year in the 2024-25 EFL Championship. By assisting Jaidon Anthony on Saturday, Foster will finish the ongoing season with at least one goal and one assist for more than one G/A.
Nets first goal of campaign
Foster scored one goal and was inaccurate with both of his crosses in Burnley's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
Analysis: Foster put in a decent shift as Burnley's number nine on Saturday against Manchester United. In 90 minutes played, the striker scored one goal from his only shot, won four of his seven aerial duels, and had five touches in the opposition's box. The goal was Foster's first of the young EPL season, and he will aim to add to that tally against Liverpool after the international break.
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