Career
Burgess came through the youth system of Bury. In the 2013-2014 season he played in every youth team game, making 28 appearances as the side reached the Lancashire FA Senior Cup final. He made his professional debut in May 2014 in the 0–0 draw with Morecambe, and was replaced by Marcus Poscha in the second half.
In September 2015, he was loaned out for one month to Stalybridge Celtic of the National League North, the sixth tier of English football.