Burnley have secured a windfall of almost £250,000 after their FA Cup fifth round match against West Ham United at Upton Park was set for Monday, February 21.
The game will be screened live on ESPN, kick-off 8pm, and the Clarets will earn a television fee of £247,500.
The club have been allocated 2,983 tickets for the game.
Burnley’s Championship clash with Middlesbrough at Turf Moor – previously scheduled for February 22 – will now take place on Tuesday, April 19.
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