Burnley FC has promised to improve safety measures at its next home game, after “unacceptable” behaviour from fans at Saturday’s (December 16) game against Everton.

There were reports of problems arising after away fans were abe to get into the home sections at Turf Moor.

A video on social media shows people in the stands, arguing and fighting.

One X (Twitter) user said children were “screaming and crying” and criticised the work of stewards in keeping the public safe.

Burnley FC has now released a statement and said what happened in the stands was “unacceptable”.

A spokesperson said they do not want incidents like this to happen again, and have promised to take “more rigorous steps” regarding the process around visiting supporters on matchdays.

These measures will be implemented at the next game at Turf Moor and the club has vowed to make the stadium “a safer and more welcoming environment for all”.

In a statement a Burnley FC spokesperson said: “What happened in the stands as a result of some away fans being in sections of the home end for last weekend’s match was not acceptable.

“The levels of protection we provided towards supporters fell well below our expectations and what you deserve.

“We have conducted an internal inquiry, where some of the fundamental issues have been reviewed, discussed and acknowledged by those responsible and we want to make sure incidents like these do not happen again.

“Like many other clubs, we don’t want to stop visiting fans being able to join us, just like we wouldn’t want you being stopped at other stadiums you might visit in the future.

“For the safety of all, it is clear that more rigorous steps are needed to be enforced regarding the process around visiting supporters on matchdays which we will bring in for our next home match.

“Our supporters, are the most important part of this football club and we acknowledge we let you down.

“The steps that are being taken we expect will strengthen our commitment to make Turf Moor a safer and more welcoming environment for all.

“Thank you for your continued support.”