Burnley fans evacuated from their seats during Premier League clash due to safety concerns on Turf Moor roof

Some Burnley fans were forced to leave their seats during the clash against Wolves due to a problem with the roof.

A piece of metal could be seen hanging from the ceiling above a section of the Jimmy McIlroy stand at Turf Moor.

Therefore, fans were evacuated from their seats during the first half of the match and were able to follow the match in the fanzone.

On your X account, Burnley said: “Burnley fans are in the process of being moved from a section of the Jimmy McIlroy stand due to current safety issues with the roof.

“We thank our supporters for their cooperation and patience as we do this.”

Duct tape could be seen at the edge of the rows where the affected seats are located as police and flight attendants helped clear the area.

He burnley express He also reported that a public address announcement confirmed that the block in question would remain closed for the remainder of the game.

Jacob Bruun Larsen opened the scoring for Burnley, but Wolves full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri scored on the stroke of half-time to make it 1-1 at the break.

Both teams have very different expectations for the rest of the season and both need crucial points for their respective goals.

Burnley have been competing in a relegation battle for much of the season and started the day four points from safety in 19th place.

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Wolves, on the other hand, could very well qualify for European football if they get close to the top seven.

Gary O'Neil's side claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg, but the match at Turf Moor proved tight in the first half.