JAMES TRAFFORD NEWS

Unused of late Trafford has gone unused in the last four matches in the Premier League.

Impact Trafford opened the season as the starting option, but a string of strong performances from Arijanet Muric have shifted Muric into the top choice. Trafford made 106 saves in 28 starts, keeping two clean sheets and conceding 62 goals.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Trafford recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Trafford conceded more than one goal for the seventh consecutive match, giving up a total of 20 goals over that span. It also marked his fifth game in that span with at least two saves. Up next for Burnley is a meeting with Brentford on Saturday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss to Cherries Trafford completed one save and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat by AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Trafford made only one notable save Sunday from the three shots he faced on goal. The 21-year-old is not helped by a weak defensive line in front of him, it has now been 10 games since he last delivered a clean sheet and he holds one of the weakest goals conceded per game statistics at 2.2. He will be challenged to keep a clean sheet in Burnley's next which is away at West Ham. The Hammers have chalked up seven goals from their last two games.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Trafford recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Trafford conceded a minimum of three goals for the fourth time in the last five games and is now up to a whopping total of 16 goals against over that span. He has not had a clean sheet in the last eight outings, and he has limited opponents to less than two goals in just eight of his 26 appearances on the season. Up next for Burnley is a meeting with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, March 3.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five Trafford conceded five goals and made two saves in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Impact Playing behind a defense who look out of their depth in the top flight, Trafford never stood a chance of shutting Arsenal out and it could easily have been more than five. However, the keeper has impressed with his shot stopping this season and he looks like one of few Burnley players that can handle life in the Premier League. He faces a run of more favourable fixtures, starting with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Busy despite loss Trafford had seven saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Trafford stopped seven of the 10 shots he faced and still was left with a one-sided loss. It was always going to be a brutally difficult match for Trafford and he still made the most of it with a nice showing. The goalkeeper is a high variance option in most matches as he's faced an absurd 148 shots on his net in 24 matches.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in heroic performance Trafford made five saves and conceded twice in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fulham.

Impact Trafford made a series of brilliant saves with the score at 2-0, keeping his side in the game when they could easily been on the wrong end of a heavy result. The Manchester City trainee ranks second for saves this season with 91, six behind Sheffield United's Wes Foderingham. Fulham next face league-leaders Liverpool on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three against City Trafford recorded one save and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Trafford had a tough day in net, not receiving much help from his defense as he allowed three goals in a dominating Manchester City win. The goalie has now gone four straight matches without a clean sheet, only having two on the season while allowing just over two goals per game this season. He will hope to bounce back next match and record that third clean sheet of the season when he faces Fulham on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late goal in draw Trafford recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Luton Town. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact After holding strong with four saves, Trafford conceded a goal in the second minute of second half added time, resulting in the, 1-1, final score. This marked the sixth consecutive game that Trafford recorded at least four saves. It also marked the eighth time in 21 appearances this season where he limited the opponent to no more than one goal.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Villa Trafford registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

Impact Trafford conceded three times as Aston Villa, but was earning the draw until a PK in the 89th minute. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets in the season, but both came in his last seven games. He will look to bounce back against Luton on Jan 15.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eight saves in loss Trafford registered eight saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Trafford made eight saves and conceded twice and had three more goals ruled out by VAR, two of which were controversial. It was a tough day at the office for the goalkeeper to say the least. Still Liverpool are one of the toughest matches on the schedule and the eight saves showed just how good Trafford can be, even in tough matches.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Fulham Trafford made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Fulham.

Impact Trafford had another great performance between the posts, especially during the first half, when the opposing came striking and imposed some stretches of heavy pressure. This was the second clean sheet of the campaign for the goalkeeper and both of them came over the last five starts. During this stretch, Trafford has been amazing, with 25 saves and just four goals allowed.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Trafford made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton.

Impact Trafford conceded the first goal of the match in the 19th minute and the second goal of the match in the just the 25th minute. It marks the first time in the last four games and the 11th time in 17 appearances on the season that he conceded more than once. On the other hand, it also marks the seventh time of the season where Trafford made at least four saves in a match.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit saves in draw Trafford made 10 saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Trafford had arguably one of the best performances of his career, making double-digit saves for the first time in EPL and was the biggest reason why his side kept Brighton scoreless for so much time despite their intense pressure throughout the contest. With 60 saves over 16 start so far this season, the youngster is ranked fourth among all goalkeepers in stops made and this can be just the beginning for the youngster.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley goalie Trafford frustrates Brighton in EPL draw

Brighton has been frustrated by a superb performance from Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford and had to come from behind at home to draw 1-1 in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in loss at Molineux Trafford made three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton.

Impact Trafford saved three of the four shots he faced on-target Tuesday, one being a fantastic effort to deny an attempt by Pablo Sarabia. The regular starting 21-year-old has saved 50 (33 per game, 60 percent), conceded 33 (2.2 per game) and delivered just one clean sheet. He will not likely improve that statistic in Burnley's next against Brighton. The Seagulls have scored in each of their last 12 matches.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First clean sheet of season Trafford made three saves on his way to a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Trafford has had a tricky start to life in the Premier League as a first choice keeper, conceding 32 goals in 14 games. He will be relieved to have notched his first clean sheet since signing from Manchester City. Burnley now face a run of favourable fixtures, starting with Wolves on Tuesday, and will hope that this positive result can bring about a change in fortune.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two late goals versus Hammers Trafford made two saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against West Ham.

Impact Trafford was having a solid performance and looked on verge of finally keeping his first clean sheet of the season. But then Burnley's defensive line failed him again, first with an own goal and then letting Tomas Soucek appearing unmarked in front of him to seal a comeback win with a close-range volley during stoppage time. This was the sixth consecutive EPL game with multiple goals allowed for the goalkeeper so right now he's far from being a good fantasy bet.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three against Gunners Trafford recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Trafford had another match full of struggles on Saturday, only making three saves while allowing three goals to Arsenal. The 21-year-old's rough start to his time as a starter in the Premier League continues as he is still yet to register a clean sheet, allowing 30 goals this season. He will have another difficult match in his next contest as Burnely will host West Ham in their first match back from the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One save in defeat Trafford made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Impact Trafford has allowed at least a goal in every match played so far, conceding 27 goals on 39 saves in 11 matches thus far. He will make a trip to Arsenal for the next game on Nov 11, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss to Cherries Trafford completed four saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Trafford was under pressure for much of the game on Saturday. He had to defend 10 corners and managed to save four of the six shots he faced on-target. The regular starting 21-year-old has now registered 38 saves (3.8 per game, 60 percent) but has one of the poorest goals-conceded-per-game statistics at 25 (2.5 per game) and has yet to post a clean sheet.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in loss Trafford recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Brentford.

Impact Trafford got out to a strong start with two saves in the first 24 minutes of action. However, he conceded his first goal of the match in the 25th minute on a shot from close range. He was quickly challenged again but made three more saves before halftime. Things took a turn for the worst in the second half, as Trafford conceded his second of the match in the 62nd minute. Burnley was unable to get any momentum going and conceded one more before the final whistle. Trafford is now up to totals of 34 saves, compared with 23 goals conceded through nine appearances this season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four in defeat Trafford had two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Chelsea.

Impact Trafford has let in a total of 20 goals in eight matches to open up the season, making 28 saves in that span. He has yet to secure a clean sheet as he continues to have a difficult time in the net during his first season as a starter in the Premier League. The keeper will head to Brentford for the next game on Oct 21, who have scored only three goals int he last five contests.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Trafford recorded one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Luton Town.

Impact Trafford conceded one goal Tuesday, an 84th minute strike by Elijah Adebayo which briefly tied the match at 1-1. He faced just two shots on target, by far the fewest he has faced in a match this season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Saturday versus Chelsea, a side which has scored seven goals in seven league matches this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in loss Trafford made six saves and conceded twice in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact Trafford has conceded 15 goals in six games and is yet to keep a clean sheet. The keeper did well to keep out efforts by Alexander Isak and Elliot Anderson and was not at fault for either goal. He will hope to help his side get their first win of the season when they visit Luton on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE