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VERTU MATCH GUIDE: BURNLEY V CRYSTAL PALACE

November 3, 2023 1:19 pm

Everything you need to know ahead of our game at Turf Moor

Burnley are back home at home on Saturday afternoon with The Eagles in town (3pm KO).

Please note there is roadwork disruption around the stadium, further detail can be found below. We encourage supporters to plan their journey in advance.

Saturday is the Club’s Remembrance Day home fixture and we will be showing our support for the Armed Forces community on the day.

Take a look at our Vertu match guide for supporters:

STADIUM INFORMATION

Roadwork disruption

Work on Harry Potts Way is now complete.

Even though Yorkshire Street has reopened, it remains very busy and congested in this area. We encourage all supporters to arrive early. Harry Potts Way will close to traffic at 1pm.

We advise supporters travelling to the fixture to avoid this area of the town, and to instead travel to Turf Moor by exiting the M65 at junction 9 and follow the yellow diversion signs. When leaving the town post-match, the same route is advised.

Further stadium information

Entry to turnstiles for supporters will open at 1:30pm for both home and visiting supporters.

Please bring photo ID with you as this may be checked as part of our standard ticketing policy.

We will be serving food and beverages on all concourses and will only be accepting cashless methods of payment.

Alcohol-free lager and cider will also be served in all concourses and hospitality areas.

Our matchday magazine, Turf, will be available in print! Grab your copy from the Clarets Store or our programme sellers around the stadium. Alternatively, this can be purchased online for delivery here.

The stadium’s multi faith room has a new location this season. The room has moved to the first floor of the ETC (above the Rapidz Fan Zone).

As part of new regulations, referees will add the exact time lost in goal celebrations, substitutions or injuries to the stoppage time. The time on the big screen will now show added time at the end of each half.

Our security team will be conducting bag checks as per our ground regulations. Please arrive early to allow extra time for the additional process.

Luggage drop off point:

  • Luggage at Turf Moor can be stored in a secure area inside the Rapidz Fan Zone near to the Lottery Office.
  • Stewards will need to search every bag that is dropped, tag it and issue a receipt number. Please keep hold of your tag to collect your luggage.
  • Stewards will be available at the end of the game to return luggage to supporters.   
  • Burnley FC accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to property stored within this area.

Our supporter code of conduct can be found here – please read before coming to the game.

Burnley Football Club is delighted to be partnering with EST parking to provide bookable parking options for home matchdays here at Turf Moor. Click here for more information.

Travel information for Turf Moor can be found here.

Supporters can enjoy the Official Burnley FC Matchday Playlist on Spotify, listen to it here.

SUPPORTER SAFETY

All supporters at Turf Moor are encouraged to read the below carefully:

The safety of all match participants is of paramount importance and we recognise that reckless actions, witnessed at recent fixtures are carried out by a small minority of fans and the majority of supporters attend and watch matches in a safe and respectful way.

As a football club we expect supporters to adhere to the ground regulations in place at Turf Moor, enjoy the game from their seat and DO NOT enter the playing area at any time. It is a criminal offence to enter the pitch and doing so, may result in a criminal record and stadium bans. It also creates a significant safety issue not only for themselves, but for fellow supporters, Club players, staff and match officials.

It is also against ground regulations to throw any items/missiles on the pitch – any supporter that throws anything, putting the safety of players and individuals at risk, will receive a severe banning order from the Club. This behaviour will not be tolerated.

The Club wants all supporters to enjoy the game safely and thank fans for their continued support.

Football unites to improve participant and fan behaviour for the 2023/24 season. Read the ‘Love Football. Protect the Game’ measures here.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Saturday’s fixture is our Remembrance Day home fixture and the following will be taking place on the day:

  • Representatives from both clubs will lay wreaths on the pitch ahead of kick-off. The Last Post will be played and veterans will line the pitch.
  • There will be a minute’s silence before the game.
  • Burnley FC poppies will be available to purchase in the Clarets Store.
  • The Veterans Foundation and Burnley FC in the Community will have a stand in the Rapidz Fan Zone, to promote their work with the armed forces in the local community.
  • A Match Worn shirt auction will go live after the game, with all proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion.
  • The matchday programme will feature an article on past Burnley FC players who have represented both the club and their country in the armed forces.

RAPIDZ FAN ZONE

Added Time

Added Time at the Rapidz Fan Zone!

We’ll be open both before and after the game with food, live music, and the biggest screen in Burnley – there’s no better place to be. Plus, beat the traffic and stay post-match to watch more Premier League action!

Timings on the day

12pm – Rapidz Fan Zone opens, with food & beverages and children’s activities.

12:30pm – Fulham v Manchester United game shown on the big screen.

1:45pm – Pre-game live music.

2:30 – 5pm – Rapidz Fan Zone closed for Burnley v Crystal Palace fixture.

5:15 – 6:15pm – Post-game live music.

5:30 – 7:30pm – Newcastle v Arsenal shown on big screen.

Bertie & Bella’s Buzz Route

Mascots Bertie Bee and Bella Bee, will be buzzing around – make sure you don’t miss a photo opportunity. Check out their route to see where they will be going on the day!

Retail & activities

There will also be a pop-up store in the Rapidz Fan Zone with Burnley FC items including newly released stock, available for purchase.

Plus, lots of pre-game activities for supporters to enjoy both inside and outside.

EARLIER MATCH ARRIVAL

We encourage supporters to arrive earlier than usual in order to attend the match on time. Supporters arriving less than 20 minutes before kick-off are not guaranteed to be in their seats before kick-off, particularly due to additional spot checks taking place.

Please use the graphic below as a visual representation of how your arrival time affects viewing kick-off.

TICKETS

The Ticket Office at the stadium will be open to collect tickets and will remain open until half-time to help with any queries you may have.

Please make sure you bring your correct season ticket card, ticket or have your e-ticket to hand, ahead of reaching the turnstiles.

ONE CLUB FOR ALL

We urge any supporters who hear or experience any discriminatory language or behaviour which can include homophobia, sexism, and racism to contact us urgently.

Please text the word RESPECT to 66777, or via the Kick It Out dedicated App. All texts will remain anonymous.

INFORMATION REGARDING GOLDCARDS

Supporters may be aware, we have made several changes across Turf Moor during the summer. One of the changes has been to partner with the Compass Group for our catering provision across both hospitality and our concourses. We believe that this move will greatly enhance the matchday experience for all.

One consequence of this move is having to change our till systems, which means you will no longer be able to spend your Goldcard directly at the tills. Instead, you now have the below options:

Hospitality

If you wish to use your Goldcard to pay for your bar bill, we can set up a tab and use the Goldcard to cover the tab at the end of the fixture.

Concourses

You will be able to purchase vouchers from the ticket office to be redeemed at the concourses.

Concourse menu & prices

You can collect the vouchers from the Ticket Office beforehand and you will be able to redeem these vouchers directly at the concourse kiosks. Please note, the vouchers cannot be used at the brand-new self-order units or in the North stand and James McIlroy Lower concourses and Rapidz Fan Zone.