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Founded in 1882, Burnley Football Club is an enduring presence in English football, rooted in Lancashire and known as the Clarets. This overview places the Lancashire club’s enduring identity in context, from its Turf Moor home and industrial roots to the traditions that shaped the Clarets. The team’s claret-and-blue colours, long place in the English football pyramid and connection with its town give Burnley a distinctive profile, balancing historic continuity with the demands of modern professional football.
Xtra rating
1485
Conservative: 975
Rank club
738
Updated: 12 September 2026
Burnley Upcoming matches by league
Championship
-
- Regular Season - 8
Burnley
Derby
Turf Moor -
- Regular Season - 9
WatfordNo H2HBurnley
Vicarage Road -
- Regular Season - 10
BurnleyNo H2HCharlton
Turf Moor -
- Regular Season - 11
BurnleyNo H2HWolves
Turf Moor
Burnley Last matches by league
Championship
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Premier League
FA Cup
Burnley Team Roster
Burnley’s recorded squad contains 37 players: 12 attackers, 12 defenders, 10 midfielders and three goalkeepers. The attacking group includes L. Foster, Z. Amdouni, A. Broja, M. Obafemi and M. Trésor, while the defensive unit features C. Roberts, H. Ekdal, J. Worrall, K. Walker and Lucas Pires. Midfield options include H. Mejbri, J. Bruun Larsen, J. Laurent and U. Raghouber. Goalkeeping cover is listed as B. Amos, C. Edwards and M. Weiß. Other recorded names include D. Satpaev, Max Alleyne, M. Campbell, O. Sonne, S. Sambo and Vernon Masara, giving the roster broad positional coverage.
position Goalkeeper
1
C. Edwards
GK
1
Max Weiß
GK
Germany
13
Benjamin Paul Amos
GK
England
37
Grégoire Coudert
GK
France
position Defender
2
Kyle Andrew Walker
DEF
England
4
M. Campbell
DEF
6
Bashir Humphreys
DEF
England
14
Connor Richard John Roberts
DEF
Wales
15
Anel Ahmedhodžić
DEF
Sweden
18
Hjalmar Ekdal
DEF
Sweden
20
Shurandy Ruggerio Sambo
DEF
Netherlands
22
Oliver Sonne
DEF
Denmark
23
Lucas Pires Silva
DEF
Brazil
44
Igor Júlio dos Santos de Paulo
DEF
Brazil
position Midfielder
3
Max Alleyne
MID
England
5
Reo Hatate
MID
Japan
6
G. Brierley
MID
8
Ugo Raghouber
MID
France
12
Dastan Satpaev
MID
Kazakhstan
19
Largie Ramazani
MID
Belgium
21
Aaron James Ramsey
MID
England
28
Hannibal Mejbri
MID
France
29
Joshua Ishaele Jacob-Heron Hunt-Laurent
MID
England
47
E. Clark
MID
position Attacker
7
Jacob Bruun Larsen
FWD
Denmark
9
Lyle Brent Foster
FWD
South Africa
9
Jamie Richard Vardy
FWD
England
10
Marcus Edwards
FWD
England
11
Mohamed Zeki Amdouni
FWD
Switzerland
11
Brandon Pouri-Siewe
FWD
England
17
Andréas Hountondji
FWD
France
21
Michael Oluwadurotimi Obafemi
FWD
Republic of Ireland
27
Armando Broja
FWD
England
30
L. Castell
FWD
31
Mike Trésor Ndayishimiye
FWD
Belgium
34
Jaydon Amauri Banel
FWD
Netherlands
35
Ashley Luke Barnes
FWD
England
Last Burnley Coachs
Scott Parker is Burnley’s current recorded coach, having begun his appointment on 1 July 2024. His timeline follows Vincent Kompany, who coached the club from June 2022 to June 2024, and Michael Jackson’s shorter spell from April to June 2022. Sean Dyche’s tenure ran from October 2012 until April 2022, while Eddie Howe is recorded from January 2011 to October 2012. The sequence places Parker within a coaching history that includes both long and brief appointments.
Scott Matthew Parker
England
Coach since
1 July 2024
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Matthew Parker | England | 1 July 2024 | |
| Vincent Jean Mpoy Kompany | Belgium | 1 June 2022 | 1 June 2024 |
| 1 August 2016 | 1 April 2022 | ||
| Owen Columba Coyle | Scotland | 1 November 2007 | 1 January 2010 |
Burnley Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mix of permanent moves, loans, a free-agent addition and players returning from temporary spells. D. Satpaev and Max Alleyne joined on loan from Chelsea and Manchester City on 13 August, while goalkeeper B. Amos arrived from Port Vale as a free agent on 4 August. U. Raghouber and L. Castell arrived from Lille and Espanyol in July, and Florentino is also listed from Benfica. The return group includes A. Hountondji, S. Sambo, O. Sonne, A. Ramsey, J. Banel and M. Obafemi. These entries do not represent a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ramazani |
Leeds
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| R. Hatate |
Celtic
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Igor |
Brighton
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| A. Ahmedhodžić |
Feyenoord
|
Transfer | 19 August 2026 |
| G. Coudert |
Stade Brestois 29
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| Max Alleyne |
Manchester City
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| D. Satpaev |
Chelsea
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| B. Amos |
Port Vale
|
Free agent | 4 August 2026 |
| U. Raghouber |
Lille
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| L. Castell |
Espanyol
|
Transfer | 11 July 2026 |
| Florentino |
Benfica
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Koleosho |
Paris FC
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Sonne |
Sparta Praha
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Sambo |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Adewumi |
Cercle Brugge
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures combine permanent transfers, loans, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. Florentino moved to Ipswich on 4 August, while L. Koleosho joined Paris FC and M. Estève moved to RB Leipzig in July. L. Ugochukwu went to Galatasaray on loan, and Q. Hartman joined Espanyol temporarily. J. Ashton, J. McEvilly and Charlie Veevers left as free agents. The list also includes returns such as M. Dúbravka to Tottenham and J. Ward-Prowse to West Ham. These entries represent a recent recorded sample rather than a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Tuanzebe |
Auxerre
|
Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Worrall |
Wrexham
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Z. Flemming |
Ipswich
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| K. M. Brown |
Shrewsbury
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| O. Pimlott |
Harrogate Town
|
Loan | 20 August 2026 |
| M. Mellon |
Stevenage
|
Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| Vernon Masara |
Peterborough
|
Transfer | 12 August 2026 |
| Vernon Masara |
Peterborough
|
Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| Florentino |
Ipswich
|
Transfer | 4 August 2026 |
| Florentino |
Ipswich
|
Transfer | 3 August 2026 |
| L. Koleosho |
Paris FC
|
Transfer | 28 July 2026 |
| Charlie Veevers |
Tranmere
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| J. McEvilly |
Tranmere
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| J. Ashton |
Waterford
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| Charlie Veevers |
Tranmere
|
Free agent | 25 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Burnley’s recorded movement shows activity across permanent transfers, loans, free-agent arrivals and temporary returns. The incoming side includes new registrations from Chelsea, Manchester City, Lille, Espanyol and Benfica, alongside players coming back from loan spells. Departures in the same period include moves to Ipswich, Paris FC, RB Leipzig and Coventry, as well as loans to Galatasaray and Espanyol. Free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs add a further layer to the picture. The timing is concentrated around late June, July and early August, with some return movements recorded earlier in the year. Several players appear in both arrival and departure entries across different stages of a temporary or permanent move, so the chronology is more informative than a simple count. The listed transactions are a capped recent view and cannot establish a complete balance of all activity.
Leagues Burnley has participated in
Burnley’s recorded competition footprint spans domestic league and cup football, with a limited continental presence. The Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club Friendlies have recent records running through 2025, so they form the latest active part of the listed history. Championship participation is recorded from 2011 to 2024 and is treated as historical here. UEFA Europa League appears only for 2018 and is likewise historical. The competition mix reflects Burnley’s movement through England’s professional divisions, regular domestic cup involvement and an occasional European campaign.
More about Burnley
Burnley Football Club, founded in 1882, is rooted in the Lancashire town that gives the club its name. Known as the Clarets, Burnley occupies a distinctive place in the English football pyramid, combining a long local identity with experience across the professional game. The club was one of the twelve founding members of the Football League and has won league titles across all four professional divisions, an achievement that reflects the breadth of its domestic history.
Turf Moor is central to that identity. Located close to Burnley’s town centre, the ground is among the oldest continuously used professional football venues in the world. Its traditional setting and exposed Lancashire position have helped shape the match-day character associated with the club. Rather than standing apart from its surroundings, the stadium remains closely connected to the town and its industrial heritage.
Burnley’s visual language is equally recognisable. Claret and blue define the club’s traditional colours, with the combination adopted in the early twentieth century in homage to Aston Villa’s then-dominant style. The crest draws on the Burnley borough coat of arms and incorporates local symbols including the stork and the knocker-up, linking the club’s public image to the area’s civic and working history.
The wider Burnley ecosystem is primarily domestic, with occasional continental appearances adding to its reach. Its football culture is commonly associated with resilience, work rate and tactical discipline, qualities that have supported the club through changing divisions and managerial eras. The result is a profile built on continuity: a historic Lancashire institution, a longstanding home at Turf Moor and a visual identity that remains closely tied to the town.
Last matches statistics for Burnley
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Burnley
0 - 1
Torino
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Burnley
1 - 1
Notts County
|
4 / 12 |
|
89 | 9 | - | 1 |
|
Burnley
2 - 2
West Ham
|
5 / 18 |
|
83 | 12 | - | 1 |
|
West Brom
3 - 1
Burnley
|
3 / 11 |
|
85 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
|
Bradford
0 - 0
Burnley
|
6 / 23 |
|
86 | 9 | - | 4 |
|
Norwich
4 - 1
Burnley
|
4 / 16 |
|
87 | 5 | 3 1 | 2 |
|
Burnley
1 - 1
Middlesbrough
|
3 / 11 |
|
77 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
|
Burnley
1 - 2
Bristol City
|
2 / 8 |
|
0% | 13 | 3 | 2 |
|
Wrexham
1 - 1
Burnley
|
4 / 19 |
|
0% | 15 | 3 | 4 |
|
Swansea
3 - 1
Burnley
|
6 / 18 |
|
0% | 7 | 1 | 2 |
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Swansea vs Burnley
Championship 2026 - 1563163
Wrexham vs Burnley
Championship 2026 - 1563154
Burnley vs Bristol City
Championship 2026 - 1563132
Burnley vs Middlesbrough
Championship 2026 - 1563127
West Brom vs Burnley
Championship 2026 - 1563104
Burnley vs West Ham
Championship 2026 - 1563093
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