Lancashire Police issue warning message to Blackburn Rovers...

Anyone who plans to commit an offence at this weekend’s Blackburn Rovers vs Burnley clash “should expect to be

arrested on the day or await a knock on the door”, according to Lancashire Police.

A highly anticipated matchup between two of the league’s top teams will take place at Ewood Park on Saturday

lunchtime. Rovers have won their previous two games and are currently barely outside the play-offs on goal

differential, while Burnley has won three of their last five games and is currently ranked second in the table.

Earlier this season, the East Lancashire teams’ meeting ended in a 1-1 tie, with Andreas Weimann’s amazing goal for

Blackburn negating Lyle Foster’s opening goal. During the match, striker Makhtar Gueye was sent off.

Rovers have lost all nine of their previous league meetings with Burnley since a 1-0 triumph on the road in the

Premier League in 2010. Burnley has won each of their last three away league encounters versus Rovers, despite the

fact that Rovers haven’t lost their opening home game of the season since 2015.

A’significant’ operation involving specialist officers, police dogs, the mounted section, investigation teams, and aerial

backup is what police promised in a statement sent to supporters. In addition, resources will be available on the rail

networks and throughout the remainder of East Lancashire, including Burnley, Darwen, Hyndburn, the Ribble

Valley, Pendle, and Rosendale.

“With specialised officers, including police dogs, the mounted section, investigation teams, and aerial support, we

want to reassure locals and supporters of both clubs that a major police effort is underway throughout East

Lancashire. We will have resources throughout the rest of East Lancashire, including Burnley, Darwen, Hyndburn,

the Ribble Valley, Pendle, and Rossendale, in addition to a large police presence in Blackburn.

“Our BTP colleagues will also have resources on the rail networks supporting the safe travel of rail users and fans

travelling to and from the fixture. We will continue working with both football clubs, the North West Ambulance

Service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, The English Football League, British Transport Police (BTP), local

authorities, as well as other partners, up to and on the day of the fixture.

“The great majority of supporters want to see the game and cheer on their club. The handful who might be

determined to conduct crimes, both inside and outside the stadium, should anticipate being arrested that day or

having our officers knock on their door.

In light of this, we would encourage only ticketed fans to attend the stadium. You can anticipate being told to leave

the stadium if you are an away supporter in any of the home end stands.

Lancashire Police issue warning message to Blackburn Rovers and Burnley fans before derby