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1. Burnley FC, founded in 1882, were one of the 12 founding members of The Football League upon it s formation in 1888.
2. One year after their foundation, Burnley moved into which stadium, which has been their home ever since?
3. Burnley have a number of local rivals in the Lancashre area, but which one do they share their fiercest rivalry with, against whom they contest the "East Lancashire derby"?
4. What have been Burnley's first-choice colours of shirt since 1946?
5. In 1914, Burnley won the FA Cup for the first time in their history when they defeated which team in the final?
6. Burnley's first league title success came in season 1920-21. Who was their long-serving manager who led them that season?
7. Burnley set a club record for its biggest league win in 1892, when they defeated which other Lancashire team 9-0?
8. In season 1959-60, Burnley became champions of England for the second time, finishing the season a single point ahead of which club?
9. Burnley's fortunes took a downward turn in the 1980s, and they came within 90 minutes of dropping out of the Football League altogether in 1987. Who did they defeat in their last game of the season to stave off relegation?
10. Which player set a Burnley club record of 51 international appearances when he represented Northern Ireland in the 1950s?
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