<page_title> 1888–89 Burnley F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Football League </section_title> <table> <cell> 8 September 1888 </cell> <cell> Preston North End </cell> <cell> 5 – 2 </cell> <cell> Burnley </cell> </table>
On 8 September 1888, Burnley played in the league with a 2–5 defeat away at Preston North End.