About

Founded in 1882, Burnley Football Club is a professional football club based in Burnley, Lancashire, England, competing in the Premier League. The club’s history across league and cup competition makes its shirts appealing to collectors, and you can find signed shirts and framed memorabilia on Walkouts alongside provenance notes and player signatures.

Burnley were an early professional side, among the founder members of the Football League, and have a compact but distinguished trophy list that includes the FA Cup and multiple Charity Shield honours. The side have played home fixtures at Turf Moor since 1883 and remain closely associated with town identity; historically they have been crowned English champions on two occasions, a figure often summarised as two English league titles in collector catalogues and club records.

Anniversary issues matter to Clarets supporters and market interest often spikes around milestone years. Commemorative releases tied to the club’s Centenary 1982 and other landmark seasons are typically chased for limited runs and match-day provenance, which makes dated retail shirts from those drops particularly collectible for fans and regional museums.

Season and match magnets include shirts connected to Burnley’s most famous campaigns, notably the unbeaten league sequence in 1920-21 and the title-winning squad of 1959-60. Shirts from those campaigns are sought because they represent defining moments, they are tied to specific squad lists and match programmes, and surviving retail and player-issue pieces are relatively scarce compared with modern runs.

Away and third kits often surface as standout items for collectors, especially when a colourway is linked to a decisive cup tie or shield match. One frequently referenced look in the secondary market is a lighter strip described as white with claret trim, associated in provenance notes with away cup ties and memorable knockout wins. Signed retail shirts, not just match-worn jerseys, are in steady demand; collectors specifically pursue early fanshop runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases, and listings will commonly include an authentication cue such as COA to confirm signature origin.

Provenance is central to Burnley collecting because the club’s story is anchored to named figures and fixtures, from Jerry Dawson and George Beel to the FA Cup final of 1913-14 and the club’s landmark title campaigns. For buyers looking at items tied to the 1920-21 unbeaten run or the celebrated 1959-60 title season, documentation and visible signature provenance make the difference, and Walkouts lists authenticated Clarets shirts with clear notes on era, player and match association for easy reference.

Honours

Burnley have an outstanding domestic pedigree. The club are two-time English champions, lifting the top-flight title in 1920-21 and again in 1959-60. They are one of only five clubs to have won all four professional divisions of English football, a rare complete set that underlines long-term success across levels. Cup silverware includes the FA Cup triumph in 1913-14, while the side have taken the Charity Shield on two occasions (1960 and 1973). The 1920-21 season also featured an English record 30-match unbeaten league run, a defining sequence in the club's history. While Burnley's honours are principally domestic, these achievements reflect sustained competitiveness and historic moments that remain central to the club's story.

Legends & Leadership

Jerry Dawson is the club's record appearance holder, making 569 appearances across a 22-year playing spell and remaining a touchstone figure for Burnley supporters.

George Beel stands as Burnley's record goalscorer with 188 goals, a milestone that marks him among the club's most prolific forwards.

Bob Lord, as chairman from the 1950s into the 1970s, shaped the club's recruitment and youth policy and presided over a period when Burnley invested in a purpose-built training ground and produced the majority of the side that won the 1959-60 title.

Stadium

Turf Moor has been Burnley's long-term home since 1883 and is integral to the club's identity. The ground is widely associated with traditional matchday routines, local supporters' songs and a compact, partisan atmosphere on home fixtures. Locally significant matches, notably the East Lancashire Derby, bring added intensity and make Turf Moor a focal point for regional rivalry and high-stakes encounters. The stadium's continuity of use and close connection to the town underpin Burnley's sense of place in Lancashire football, with home matchdays frequently described by observers as intimate and fiercely contested.

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FAQ

Q: When was Burnley Football Club established? A: Burnley were founded in 1882, forming one of the older professional clubs in English football.

Q: Where does Burnley play home matches? A: The team have played at Turf Moor since 1883 and that ground remains central to the club's identity.

Q: What are the club colours and nickname? A: The club's colours of claret and blue were adopted in 1910 and the side are commonly known as 'The Clarets'.

Q: How should I verify signed shirts or memorabilia? A: Ask the seller for clear provenance such as a COA or digital/NFC verification and request detailed photos; some reputable sellers also offer Free worldwide shipping.