Overview

• Burnley players declined to shake hands with Preston's Milutin Osmajic before their FA Cup match, showing support for teammate Hannibal Mejbri.
• Mejbri accused Osmajic of racial abuse during a Championship match on February 15, an allegation Osmajic denies and is under FA investigation.
• Burnley manager Scott Parker left Mejbri out of the matchday squad to protect his well-being amidst the ongoing controversy.
• Osmajic scored Preston's second goal in their 3-0 victory, celebrating by taunting Burnley fans, escalating tensions further.
• Preston's win ended Burnley's 23-game unbeaten streak, advancing Preston to the FA Cup quarterfinals.