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Burnley Football Club is an English association football club from Burnley, Lancashire. Founded in 1882 after the local Burnley Rovers rugby club switched to association football, it became one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888 and has played home matches at Turf Moor since 1883. The club is known by the nickname the Clarets, taken from its traditional shirt colour.
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When was Burnley Football Club founded?
Burnley Football Club was founded in 1882. It began after the local Burnley Rovers rugby club switched to association football.
Was Burnley a founding member of the Football League?
Yes, Burnley was one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888. That places the club among the earliest teams in organized English league football.
Where does Burnley play its home matches?
Burnley is based in Burnley, Lancashire, in England. The club plays its home matches at Turf Moor.
What sport does Burnley Football Club play?
Burnley plays association football, commonly called soccer in some countries. It is an English professional club from Lancashire with a history dating back to 1882.
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