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| Division Three | 8th | ||
| League Cup | 2nd Round | ||
| FA Cup | 2nd Round | ||
| Anglo-Scottish Cup | Preliminary Group | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Steve Taylor (16) All: Steve Taylor (17) |
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| Highest home attendance | 11,075 v Chesterfield (14 April 1981) |
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| Lowest home attendance | 3,354 v Shrewsbury Town (5 August 1980) |
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| Average home league attendance | 6,313 | ||
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The 1980–1981 season was Burnley's first season in the third tier of English football. They were managed by Brian Miller in his first season in charge of the club.