BURST water pipes have caused the biggest problem for Burnley ahead of this afternoon's clash with Scunthorpe United.

The club are confident of the game at Turf Moor going ahead – which features a reunion with the Iron for former boss Brian Laws and assistant manager Russ Wilcox – provided there was no heavy snowfall overnight.

The Clarets have under-soil heating at their ground, but it would be unsafe conditions in the surrounding areas that could lead to a late postponement.

Snow ploughs were yesterday brought in to clear the car parks and a clean-up operation was underway to stem and clear leaks from the pipes.

This is likely to result in reduced toilet facilities for supporters this afternoon.

"I don't think there are any major concerns apart from the water leaks," said media manager Darren Bentley.

"We had a light dusting of snow on Sunday night.

"If we have six inches of it in front of us today, then it comes down to how you deal with it quickly and how the surrounding areas are affected.

"We're doing everything we can to get the game on, but when it comes to the weather, we're in the lap of the Gods."