The Clarets’ Under-23s will be making a fresh start in every sense when they kick off their new season against Wolves today (Saturday).
Steve Stone’s side will play their first game in Premier League 2 since the Academy’s up-grade in the summer allowed them to play at a higher level.
And his squad will also come together fully for the first time this summer when they get underway at Kidderminster Harrier’s Aggborough Stadium at noon.
With players operating in different bubbles under Covid-19 restrictions – depending on whether or not they have been in the first-team group during pre-season – Stone has not been able to work with his full squad or play a collective warm-up fixture.