Chris Wood continued his 100% pre-season record as the Clarets came from behind to win at Vale Park.
The New Zealand striker Wood struck early in the second half to make it five goals in three games and cancel out Tom Pope’s first half opener, before late goals from Matej Vydra and Robbie Brady rewarded a much improved second half for the visitors.
For the second time in a week, the first team squad divided to enable as many of the squad to maximise their minutes.
This time, rather than adjoining pitches at Barnfield, they were 13 miles apart, as half of Sean Dyche’s squad headed to nearby Crewe Alexandra.