[1][2] The Scottish Cup holders, and reigning league champions with a record points total,[3] Celtic were on a six match tour of Austria, Hungary, and Germany.

Other matches followed against Wiener AC (6–2), Hertha Berlin (6–0), SC Leipzig (0–1), and BFC Preussen (5–0) before the team returned to Scotland.

[5] The FA Cup holders Burnley had been on similar six match tour of Continental Europe at the time.

[9] Jerry Dawson, who missed the FA Cup final through injury, returned to replace Ronnie Sewell in goal for Burnley.

[12] After a meeting between representatives of both clubs, Turf Moor was selected for the replay because Burnley officials won on the toss of a coin.