Burnley manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that his side can end a 35-year winless run against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.
The Clarets, who have failed to beat their local rivals since April 1979, have drawn the last three East Lancashire derby clashes 1-1 under Dyche's tenure.
"The form book always goes out of the window with these sort of games. In my experience it's almost like a cup game because it is that local derby," the 42-year-old told the club's official website.
"A couple of things have gone against us, but you can't guarantee that. What you can guarantee is your performance - and we look to go again. On reflection of the games we think we should have put this record to bed, but they're nothing to do with this next game.
"There are never any guarantees, but we're looking in good shape and were ready to go to Blackburn and when that whistle blows this team will be ready to give another performance, I'm sure of that."
Burnley go into the match at Ewood Park sitting in second place in the Championship table.
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