Police have released further details of the major operation being planned ahead of the Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers derby this weekend.

Burnley host Rovers in a top of the table clash at Turf Moor this Sunday at 12.30pm. It is the first time the two teams have met in the league since 2016.

The match will take place on Remembrance Sunday, a move which upset some supporters when the game was moved for Sky Sports television coverage.

Police said the operation has been in the planning since the fixture date was first announced and Lancashire Constabulary had been working with both football clubs, the English Football League, and local authorities, as well as both supporter groups.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "As has been well publicised, away supporters are free to make their way to the stadium independently and we know some people are concerned about this. 

"We want to reassure residents and fans there is a significant police operation taking place across East Lancashire, with specialist officers, investigation teams, the police helicopter and drones all in operation.

"Whilst we appreciate passions will be running high as both teams cover the top two places in the EFL Championship we know the overwhelming majority of people will be going to support their team and will behave in a responsible manner.  

"The match itself has been chosen by Sky to be televised to showcase this Lancashire Derby. We hope that both sets of supporters are able to enhance the reputations of their respective football clubs.

"Sadly, we know that some will let their passion spill over and others may be intent on causing disorder."

Police said all officers will be wearing body worn video cameras and authorities will have access to the football stadium, town centre and private CCTV systems.

The police spokesperson added: "So if you are intent on committing offences or your behaviour crosses the threshold in or out of the stadium and you are not dealt with on the day, then our warning is to await the knock on the door from our officers.

"We will also work with both football clubs to support evidence to impose bans on those whose behaviour is deemed serious enough to prevent you following your team and attending future fixtures."

ACC Russ Procter, who is Gold Command for the fixture, said: “Whilst we have previously undertaken a bubble coaching operation to and from the fixtures this is something that has been seen as contentious and not universally liked by all.

"Neither does the coaching operation take away the pre-match and post-match policing operation which is not seen by the vast majority of people attending to support their teams.

“Whilst the operations themselves have always seen a heavy police presence this has not prevented poor behaviour in and around the stadiums and towns which has resulted in arrests.

"So, whilst sadly I anticipate some attending requiring a policing intervention, this cannot then impact on the significant support base who want to attend a local derby to support their club.

“I would again remind people this fixture is on Remembrance Sunday and that Lancashire Constabulary will not only be policing this, but we will also be attending and supporting remembrance services across the county.”