Burnley unveils new initiatives to enhance the matchday experience.

After a challenging start to the season at their Turf Moor stadium, Burnley has announced steps to enhance the matchday atmosphere.

The Clarets, led by Vincent Kompany, cantered to the Championship title last season, and they are back in the Premier League after a one-year hiatus.

With 101 points, Burnley finished 21 points ahead of playoff winners Luton Town and 10 points ahead of Sheffield United in second place.

It should come as no surprise that the Lancashire team had the best home record in the second division during the previous campaign. In 23 games, Kompany’s team earned 54 points and only lost once in front of their own fans.

Burnley, on the other hand, has lost each of their first five games at Turf Moor and is the only team in the 2023–24 Premier League without a victory at home.

Even if the losses to Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Manchester City were all predicted individually, they add up to make for depressing reading as the new top flight season gets underway.

Burnley contacted supporters earlier this month to inquire about ways the team could enhance the matchday environment at Turf Moor, citing that the atmosphere was frequently “flat.”

A statement on the club’s official website stated, “Following feedback from the Fan Advisory Board and supporters, the club are pleased to announce new measures aimed at helping improve the entertainment value and matchday experience at Turf Moor.”

“Safe standing zones, enhanced music playlists, more usage of the stadium’s LED and large displays, and new policies permitting the display of flags and banners within the stadium when appropriate will all be implemented.

“Safe standing spaces will be established in the stadium by the conclusion of this season, and the measures will be in place prior to our home match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, November 4.

“To guarantee the greatest and safest experience, we are presently collaborating with the appropriate authorities, such as the Safety Advisory Group and the Sports Ground Safety Authority.

“At Burnley, we’re always looking for ways to make the matchday experience better and make sure the team feels our support from the start of the game to the very end. We really value the opinions of our supporters in this process.

“We appreciate the valuable feedback and suggestions we received, and we will continue to consult with our Fan Advisory Board and others for additional ideas to maintain momentum throughout the season.”

As stated in the release, Burnley will welcome Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. At their sixth visit to Turf Moor this season, the Clarets want to achieve their first win there.