BURNLEY Under-15s failed to lift the North West Alder Cup when they went down 2-1 to Preston in the final at Gawthorpe. It has been a disappointing finale for Burnley, who also lost the Lancashire Cup Final 1-0 to Preston last month.

Burnley Under 14s also fell to Preston, losing 2-0 in the Final of the Lancashire Schools' Wrennal Trophy.

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