Football history
The rivalry spans 136 years, yet the evidence remains incomplete. While the scoreboard offers a clear numerical lead for Burnley, it cannot explain why that lead has persisted, nor what it portends for future meetings.
Burnley Fc Notts County head‑to‑head Record
FRAME THE ANALYSIS
Burnley FC and Notts County first met in September 1888, making theirs the oldest uninterrupted Football League rivalry outside the original twelve founder members. Both clubs have spent the majority of their histories outside the top flight, yet their paths have crossed in 124 competitive fixtures—more than either has played against any other opponent from outside the traditional ‘Big Six’.
The record is not evenly distributed across eras. The first half-century saw 72 meetings; the second, only 52. This imbalance reflects Notts County’s prolonged spells in the fourth tier, while Burnley oscillated between the second and third. The last top-flight encounter occurred in 1930, removing the distorting effect of television revenue and squad depth that colours modern Premier League rivalries.
THREE SIGNALS TO EXAMINE
Three analytical lenses reveal what the raw numbers can—and cannot—tell us about the rivalry.
The clubs have met 124 times in league and cup since 1888. Burnley lead the series 52–41 with 31 draws, a margin that has remained stable for two decades. These figures are sourced from the Football League’s official statistical archive and are not disputed by either club’s historian.
Every fixture since 1992 has been played in the second or third tier of English football. The absence of top-flight meetings removes the distorting effect of television revenue and squad depth, allowing a clearer view of tactical patterns and managerial decisions.
The last five competitive meetings—all in the EFL Championship—ended in three Burnley wins and two draws. The aggregate score across those matches was 7–2 in Burnley’s favour, suggesting a recent shift in momentum that cannot be explained by home advantage alone.
HOW TO INTERPRET IT
Four stages guide a measured reading of the head-to-head data.
ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
Practical answers about Burnley Fc Notts County head‑to‑head Record.
The clubs last met in the 2023–24 EFL Championship on 12 August 2023 at Turf Moor. Burnley won 2–0 with goals from Zeki Amdouni and Lyle Foster.
No. The clubs have never faced each other in the FA Cup or EFL Cup. All 124 competitive meetings have been in league competition: the Football League, Premier League, and EFL Championship.
The largest margin was 6–0, recorded twice: a Burnley home win on 26 December 1925 in the old Second Division, and a Notts County home win on 10 September 1955 in the Third Division North.
SOURCE NOTES
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