Burnley FC run a category 1 academy based in Lancashire. They have a strong youth development program that aims to nurture young talent.
Burnley Academy were officially granted Category One status in May 2025.
An impressive achievement, especially given that the Burnley Academy only progressed from Category 3 to Category 2 status in 2017.
This upgrade marked a significant step forward for the academy, reflecting improvements in facilities, coaching standards, and overall player development programs.
The Burnley academy X (Formerly Twitter) handle is @ClaretsAcademy
After playing their first two home games at Gawthorpe, the under-21s have returned to their usual venue, the County Ground in Leyland.
This football stadium is owned and operated by the Lancashire County Football Association.
The address is Thurston Road, Leyland PR25 2LF.
The 2024/25 season proved highly successful across all age groups, with both the Under-18 and Under-21 sides reaching 4 semi-finals.
- U17 Professional Development League (PDL) Plate Semi-Finals
- Premier League U18 Professional Development League (PDL) Semi-Finals
- Premier League U21 Professional Development League (PDL) Play-off Semi-Finals
- U21 Premier League Cup Semi-Finals
- Runners up in the Lancashire Senior Cup
Starting in the 2025/26 season, Burnley FC, in partnership with aiScout, will launch a brand-new Player Development Centre (PDC) in Greater Manchester.
The programme, called Future Clarets, offers children aged 7–14 the chance to train with official Burnley coaches and, for standout players, the opportunity to progress to a full Academy trial.
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