Security at today's FA Cup tie between QPR and Chelsea will be stepped up - with fans being warned they face full searches.
Police are continuing to investigate a bullet that was sent in the post to QPR defender, Anton Ferdinand.
The match at QPR's Loftus Road ground will be the first time the clubs have met since Chelsea and England captain John Terry was accused of racially abusing Ferdinand last October.
A statement from QPR said: "Ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Loftus Road, we would like to advise supporters from both QPR and Chelsea to arrive early at the stadium.
"Full searches will be carried out ahead of your entry to the ground, so please have your tickets to hand and be ready to be searched.
"Entry to the stadium will be permitted from 10.30am for the midday kick-off. We are asking for your full understanding and co-operation."
Whether the two players at the centre of the storm share the customary handshake before kick-off will be the focus of much attention.
Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea 's manager, urged the pair to do so, saying that football is "based on good values more than anything else".
It comes after a package - which Sky sources confirmed was addressed to Ferdinand and contained a bullet - was received at QPR's training ground.
A Metropolitan Police statement said: "We are investigating an allegation of malicious communication received today at QPR FC."
Terry's first court hearing over allegations he committed a racially aggravated public order offence - which he denies - is due to go ahead on Wednesday.
His Chelsea and England teammate Ashley Cole is among those who have volunteered to be a character witness at the trial.


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