Jacqueline Burns

College career Burns played in the United States for the Carson–Newman University's women's soccer team

Club career Burns signed for Icelandic side ÍBV for the 2019 season, in July of that year. On 24 August 2020, Glentoran announced the signing of Burns.

On 10 March 2022, Burns joined Swedish team BK Häcken on a two-year professional contract.

On 5 August 2022, Reading announced that Burns had signed for the club. On 21 September 2023, Burns signed a new contract with Reading. On 2 July 2024, Reading announced the departure of Burns after their demotion to the Southern Region Women's Football League and she then joined Bristol City.

On 28 March 2025, Burns signed with Calgary Wild FC, joining the recently established team in their debut season in the Northern Super League. She made her debut on 14 June 2025 against AFC Toronto.

On 4 February 2026, Burns re-signed with Women's Super League 2 club Bristol City for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. In June 2026, Bristol City announced that Burns had departed the club following the end of her contract.

On 20 July 2026, Burns was announced at Burnley.

International career Burns has been capped for the Northern Ireland national team, appearing for the team during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying cycle. According to the Irish Football Association, Burns made her senior debut on 3 July 2013, in a 3–0 defeat by the Netherlands.

Burns was part of the squad that was called up to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022. She played in three group games at the tournament.