Steve Cotterill is poised to stick with an unchanged starting line-up for a fourth successive match for the match at Leeds United.

And he believes the settled nature of his Clarets side has played a significant role in their upturn in fortunes over the last couple of weeks.

Cotterill has been especially pleased of late with his side's defence, which has proved one of the Championship's stingiest throughout the season despite much chopping and changing.

The Turf Moor boss added: "It's helped immensely having a settled team - and helped immensely by us keeping clean sheets and scoring goals.

"As a back four, it's been very good in the last four games. They've been excellent.

"They've been very strong, very competitive, organised and tough.

"Steven Caldwell has obviously had an impact on the back four.

"Equally, Wayne Thomas has been excellent alongside him and both of the full-backs have played well, coupled with Brian (Jensen) behind them."