As promised, Latics chief John Sheridan has made a number of changes to his starting side for tonight's Carling Cup second round tie at Burnley.

Greg Fleming makes his Athletic debut in goal, while Stefan Stam also makes his first appearance in the season in place of skipper Sean Gregan, who is rested completely.

Andy Liddell drops to the bench, allowing Kevin Maher to slot into midfield alongside Danny Whitaker, Mark Allott and Chris Taylor.

Lewis Alessandra earns a rest after starting the last two games, and Deane Smalley is given the opportunity to show what he can do following an encouraging performance against Rochdale in the last round.

And Lee Hughes is also rested and takes his place amongst the seven substitutes allowed in the Carling Cup, with Chris O'Grady his replacement.

Latics: Fleming, Eardley, Lomax, Stam, Hazell, Taylor, Whitaker, Maher, Allott, O'Grady, Smalley.

Subs: Kalala, Hughes, Stephens, Liddell, Alessandra, Lee, Crossley.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has named the following side:

Jensen, Alexander, Kalvenes, Duff, Carlisle, Caldwell, McDonald, Paterson, Elliott, McCann, Eagles.

Subs: Blake, Mahon, Jordan, Gudjonsson, Akinbiyi, Anderson, Penny.