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Burnley Football Club

Burnley Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burnley, Lancashire, England.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Burnley Football Club is a professional association football club based in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Founded in 1882, the club plays home matches at Turf Moor and is known as The Clarets. As of the latest available sources, Burnley compete in the EFL Championship after relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2025–26 season.

History

Burnley was founded in 1882 and became professional in 1883, making it one of the early professional clubs in English football. The club was among the Football League’s founder members in 1888 and later won major honours including two league titles and the FA Cup.

Stadium

Burnley have played home matches at Turf Moor since the 19th century. The ground is listed with a capacity of 21,401 in the available sources.

Identity and colours

The club are commonly called The Clarets, a nickname linked to their claret-coloured kit. Sources also note the use of blue and white in the club colours.

Recent season status

The latest available sources indicate Burnley were in the Premier League in the 2025–26 season and were relegated, placing them in the EFL Championship afterward.

Key facts

  • Burnley F.C. was founded in 1882 and turned professional in 1883.
  • The club is a founder member of the Football League (1888).
  • Burnley have won two top-flight league titles (1920–21, 1959–60) and one FA Cup (1913–14).
  • The club plays at Turf Moor with a capacity of 21,401.
  • As of 2025–26, Burnley were relegated from the Premier League to the EFL Championship.

Frequently asked questions

What is Burnley Football Club?
Burnley Football Club is a professional English association football club based in Burnley, Lancashire.
When was Burnley founded?
The club was founded on 18 May 1882.
What is Burnley’s nickname?
Burnley are known as The Clarets.
Where does Burnley play home matches?
Burnley play at Turf Moor in Burnley, Lancashire.
What league does Burnley play in now?
The latest sources place Burnley in the EFL Championship after relegation from the Premier League at the end of 2025–26.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnley_F.C.
    Supports: Founded date, professional status, nickname, league, relegation status, club identity
  2. Wikipedia — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnley_Football_Club
    Supports: Founder member of the Football League, major honours, stadium, club history
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnley_Football_Club
    Supports: Nickname, colours, Turf Moor capacity, ownership and headquarters
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnley
    Supports: Town location and note that Burnley F.C. dominates local sport