OWEN Coyle has urged Burnley fans to show their support for cash-strapped neighbours Accrington Stanley by turning out in force at Turf Moor tonight (7.45pm).

The Clarets are hoping to go some way to helping the League Two side raise the £308,000 needed to pay an outstanding tax bill and avoid a winding up order.

David Nugent is set to make his debut against the Reds a week after completing his transfer deadline day loan move from Portsmouth.

And Coyle hopes this will provide another incentive to get fans through the turnstiles.

“We’re delighted to help out Accrington,” said the Burnley boss.

“I was certainly taken by their plight and how precarious it is.

“Let's be honest, I think all football clubs have had their hard times at different stages, and I think it's nice that we're in a position to help them out.

“And I would encourage the Burnley supporters to come out and support not only Accrington but also our players who will play tonight.

“David Nugent will play from the start, as well as Fernando Guerrero and Chris Eagles.

"It will be a very strong team to give them an opportunity.

“Burnley fans will get to see David in the flesh.

"He's scored a few times here before, for Preston and Portsmouth, so hopefully it will be nice to see him hit the back of the net with Burnley.

“But the biggest single thing is that we help Accrington, and by doing that I think it's good for everybody involved.”

And while relishing the opportunity to complete 90 minutes for the first time since March, Clarets newcomer Nugent himself recognised the importance of lending Stanley helping hand.

“I haven't played any games really over the past few weeks; 20 minutes here 10 minutes there isn't long enough.

"Hopefully I can get 90 minutes and score a few goals in a Burnley shirt and win the fans over early on,” said the Merseysider.

“They're struggling for a bit of cash at the moment so hopefully this will help them.”

Tickets for tonight’s game are only available at the Turf Moor turnstiles and are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions.

All gate receipts will go to the ‘Save Our Stanley’ fund.

Spaces on the North Stand car park are available for a £2 donation, with gates closing at 7pm.