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The 1959–60 season was Burnley's 61st in the Football League, and their 13th consecutively in the First Division, the top tier of English football. Under their manager Harry Potts, they won their second First Division championship, their first since 1920–21, on the last day with a 2–1 victory at Manchester City. Only Alex Elder and Jimmy McIlroy had cost a transfer fee, the other players being recruited from Burnley’s youth academy. In the FA Cup, Burnley reached the sixth round before being defeated by Blackburn Rovers after a replay. After the main season ended, the squad travelled to the United States to participate in the first edition of the International Soccer League. 18 players made at least one appearance for the club, with Jimmy Adamson, Brian Miller and Ray Pointer present in all 50 matches. Top goalscorer was John Connelly with 24 goals, including 20 in the league. The highest home attendance at Turf Moor was 52,850 for the FA Cup fifth round replay match against Bradford City.