Crewe Alexandra will host Premier League side Burnley at Gresty Road as part of the pre-season preparations for the 2019/20 season.
The top flight side, which boasts former Alex graduate Ashley Westwood in its ranks, will make the trip to South Cheshire on Saturday 20 July for the 3pm kick-off.
The Clarets will be sending half of their squad to the Alexandra Stadium, with the other half set to travel down the road to take on Port Vale at the same time.
The game will be the only friendly played on home soil at Gresty Road during pre-season, with all remaining matches taking place on the road.
Further match & ticket information will be announced in due course.
The Club can also confirm a friendly at Altrincham FC on Saturday 13 July at 3pm as the pre-season schedule fills up.
Crewe Alexandra FC pre-season friendlies for summer 2019:
| Confirmed 2019 Pre-Season Friendlies | Date/KO Time |
| Nantwich Town (a) | Saturday 6 July, 3pm |
| Altrincham (a) | Saturday 13 July, 3pm |
| Witton Albion (a) | Tuesday 16 July, 7:45pm |
| Curzon Ashton (a) | Tuesday 16 July, 7:45pm |
| Burnley (h) | Saturday 20 July, 3pm |
| Wrexham (a) | Saturday 27 July, 3pm |
| Colwyn Bay (u23) (a) | Tuesday 30 July, TBC |