Heartbreak for the Under 17s as they narrowly lose 5-4 to Crewe Alexandra at Poolfoot Farm on Wednesday.
The Cod Army – who are coming off the back of a 4-0 win over local rivals Preston North End – went into the game against The Railwaymen full of confidence.
The Under 17s fought valiantly throughout the game but unfortunately lost out in the end in a nine-goal thriller in Thornton.
The side’s next game in the Clarets Cup is against Hull City on Tuesday 1 October and that game will kick-off at 2pm at Poolfoot Farm.