on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring five times in all competitions. At the start of the 2009–10 season, Wallace continued to establish himself in the first team, where he began to play in a playmaker role. Wallace scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Ipswich Town on 29 August 2009. He later scored three more goals by the end of the year. Wallace then scored his fifth goal of the season, in a 4–2 loss against Bristol City on 16 January 2010. He later scored two more goals later in the 2009–10 season, coming against Nottingham Forest and Reading. Unlike last season, Wallace wasn't able to provide more assists, registering only seven. However, he received thirteen bookings, missing two games as a result. At the end of the 2009–10 season, Wallace went on to make forty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions. Upon leaving the club, Wallace said he was disappointed not to say goodbye to his Preston teammates. However, Wallace was criticised in an interview with The Lancashire Telegraph when he expressed his lack of sympathy on Preston North End's struggles that eventually saw them relegated the following season. While playing for Sheffield Wednesday against his former club, Preston North End on 20 February 2016, Wallace received boos from the club's supporters whenever he touched the ball throughout the match, losing 1–0. Burnley Wallace transferred to fellow Championship club Burnley for an undisclosed fee on 2 July 2010, signing a three-year contract. Upon completion of the transfer, he was described by manager Brian Laws as "one of the best left-sided players in the Championship". The club decided to sign him after they ended their interest in signing Hearts’ midfielder Andrew Driver. Wallace scored his first goal in a Burnley shirt a week later on his debut in a pre-season friendly against Bury. He continued to produce a good display throughout the club's pre–season tour in a number of matches. Wallace made his league debut for Burnley, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest in the opening game of the season. Two weeks later on 21 August 2010, he scored his first goal for the club and set up a goal for Chris Iwelumo in a 3–0 win over Leicester City. Facing against his former club, Preston North End on 11 September 2010, Wallace played a key role