1888–89 Burnley F.C. season
The 1888–89 season was the seventh season in Burnley Football Club's history, and their first in league competition following the formation of the Football League in 1888. The side finished ninth in their inaugural league campaign, and as one of the bottom four teams in the division, they were forced to apply for re-election to return for the following season. Burnley began the season on 8 September 1888 with a 2–5 defeat away at Preston North End, who went on to be crowned league champions that year. In the next match, Burnley achieved their first league victory when they won 4–3 against Bolton Wanderers, with William Tait becoming the first player in history to score a league hat-trick.
| 1888–89 season | ||
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| Chairman | B Wyatt Granger | |
| Manager | Club Committee | |
| Football League | 9th (re-elected) | |
| FA Cup | Second Round | |
| Top goalscorer | League: Alec Brady (7) All: Pat Gallocher (9) | |
| Highest home attendance | 10,000 vs Preston North End (15 December 1888) | |
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Burnley's top goalscorer in the 1888–89 season was Scottish forward Pat Gallocher, who netted nine goals in all competitions, including Burnley's first in the Football League. Alec Brady was the top scorer in the league, with seven goals in 20 appearances. John Yates became the first Burnley player to be selected for an international match when he was called up to the England squad in March 1889, but despite scoring a hat-trick on his debut, he was never picked for England again.
In the FA Cup, Burnley reached the Second Round before being knocked out by West Bromwich Albion.
Results
Football League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Accrington | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 48 | 1.000 | 20 | |
| 8 | Everton | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 0.761 | 20 | |
| 9 | Burnley | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 42 | 62 | 0.677 | 17 | Re-elected |
| 10 | Derby County | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 61 | 0.672 | 16 | |
| 11 | Notts County | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 40 | 73 | 0.548 | 12 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
| 8 September 1888 | Preston North End | 5–2 | Burnley | Deepdale, Preston |
 2', 3', 55', 65', 70' |
Gallocher 21' Poland 89' |
Attendance: 6,000 |
| 15 September 1888 | Bolton Wanderers | 3–4 | Burnley | Pike's Lane, Bolton |
| 5', 30', 33' |
Tait 44', 65', 75' Poland 54' |
| 22 September 1888 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4–1 | Burnley | Dudley Road, Wolverhampton |
| 15', 20', 70', 80' |
A. Brady 60' |
Attendance: 4,000 |
| 29 September 1888 | West Bromwich Albion | 4–3 | Burnley | Stoney Lane, West Bromwich |
| 38', 43', 65', 88' |
Tait 10' Gallocher 25', 44' |
Attendance: 2,100 |
| 6 October 1888 | Burnley | 4–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Poland 5', 33' A. Brady 25'Tait 60' |
80' |
Attendance: 6,000 |
| 13 October 1888 | Burnley | 0–4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| 15', 30', 43', 85' |
Attendance: 4,000 |
| 20 October 1888 | Stoke | 4–3 | Burnley | Victoria Ground, Stoke-upon-Trent |
| 20', 30', 43', 89' |
Poland 50' Unknown 55'Opponent 87' (o.g.) |
| 27 October 1888 | Notts County | 6–1 | Burnley | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| 9', 11', 62', 70', 77', 85' |
Yates 60' |
Attendance: 5,000 |
| 3 November 1888 | Burnley | 1–7 | Blackburn Rovers | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| McKay 30' |
15', 20', 25', 43', 80', 84', 87' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| 10 November 1888 | Burnley | 2–0 | West Bromwich Albion | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| McKay 20' Unknown 65' |
Attendance: 5,000 |
| 1 December 1888 | Accrington | 5–1 | Burnley | Thorneyholme Road, Accrington |
| 3', 5', 65', 80', 85' |
Horne 55' (o.g.) |
Attendance: 5,000 |
| 15 December 1888 | Burnley | 2–2 | Preston North End | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| McKay 30' W. Brady 45' |
43', 49' |
Attendance: 10,000 |
| 22 December 1888 | Aston Villa | 4–2 | Burnley | Wellington Road, Birmingham |
| 35', 44', 47', 70' |
A. Brady 25' McKay 80' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 29 December 1888 | Burnley | 1–0 | Notts County | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Abrahams 75' |
| 5 January 1889 | Burnley | 4–0 | Aston Villa | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Yates 15', 85' Gallocher 55'A. Brady 70' |
Attendance: 6,000 |
| 12 January 1889 | Burnley | 2–2 | Accrington | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| Yates 25' A. Brady 53' |
43', 65' |
Attendance: 6,000 |
| 19 January 1889 | Burnley | 1–0 | Derby County | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| McKay 85' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
| 4 February 1889 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–2 | Burnley | Leamington Road, Blackburn |
| 30', 32', 44', 75' |
Gallocher 34' A. Brady 36' |
Attendance: 2,000 |
| 2 March 1889 | Derby County | 1–0 | Burnley | Racecourse Ground, Derby |
| 75' |
Attendance: 3,000 |
FA Cup
| 2 February 1889 First Round | Burnley | 4–3 | Old Westminsters | Turf Moor, Burnley |
| W. Brady 20' Gallocher 23', 75'Lang 42' |
1', 55', 60' |
| 16 February 1889 Second Round | West Bromwich Albion | 5–1 | Burnley | Stoney Lane, West Bromwich |
| 5', 25', 35', 42', 60' |
Gallocher 75' |
Attendance: 5,104 |
References
- General
- Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.