Boss Brian Laws believes the Clarets' fans can play a big part in driving Burnley on to a vital victory at Wigan tomorrow.

The Clarets are close to selling out their allocation of 3,600 tickets for the big game at the DW Stadium.

With pay-on-the-gate, the Clarets could have close to 4,000 fans giving their backing to Burnley's bid to secure their first away win of the season.

And Laws and his players will be delighted to have their backing as they look to boost their relegation fight.

"They are great supporters here, there's no doubt about it, and they are really up for the game and the Premier League challenge," said the Clarets' chief.

"There's no question we'll get great support there and long may it continue. The players really do get inspired by their presence.

Brian Laws looks forward to more great support

"Wigan don't attract really big gates and so it could be quite sparse in certain areas but in ours it will be very vocal and probably more vocal than the Wigan supporters, so that will encourage us."

Clarets fans can buy tickets for tomorrow's game at the North Stand marquee at the DW Stadium with cash-only sales.