Date, time and venue confirmed for Burnley's FA Youth cup tie against Blackburn Rovers

Burnley’s Under-18s take on their East Lancashire rivals in the quarter final of the competition on Tuesday, March 10.

The game will kick off at 7pm, with ticketing details to be confirmed in due course.

Tony Philliskirk’s side beat Charlton Athletic 2-0 in the fifth round to set up the enticing fixture. Goals in either half from Corey King and James Lewis secured the victory at Leyland.

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Rovers, who were beaten 6-0 by the Clarets at the start of February, beat Swansea City 2-0 away from home to book their place in the quarter finals.

They previously beat Southampton 2-1 and Coventry City 8-1 on their way to the last eight.

The Clarets also beat Wolves 2-0 and Norwich City 5-1 respectively in the previous two rounds.

It will be the first time the two teams have met in the competition since 2012, when Rovers beat Burnley 3-1 on aggregate at the semi-final stage.

Elsewhere in the competition, Man City take on Everton, Man Utd face Sunderland while reigning champions Aston Villa host Crystal Palace.

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