Scotland’s upcoming Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel is set to be played at an empty Hampden stadium after “planned disruptions”.
The away fixture, which is due to be played in Hungary, will also be played behind closed doors. The Scottish Football Association said,
“Due to updated intelligence and following extensive security consultations with all key parties, the Scottish FA regrets to confirm that the forthcoming qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on May 31 will now be played behind closed doors.”
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. The qualifying match will be played behind closed doors
“The stadium operations team were alerted to the potential for planned disruptions to the match and as a consequence, we had no option but to play the match without supporters in attendance.”
The Scottish Football Association also apologised for the inconvenience caused by the decision, and plans to reimburse those supporters who won’t be able to attend.
“Measures are in place to provide an automatic and full refund to those supporters who have already purchased tickets for this match.”
Scottish FA Statement: UEFA Women's European Qualifier v Israel.
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StandfirstAfter recent tensions with the International Criminal Court, Scotland's women's upcoming qualifying match will be played in an empty Hampden Park.
Scotland’s upcoming Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Israel is set to be played at an empty Hampden stadium after “planned disruptions”.
The away fixture, which is due to be played in Hungary, will also be played behind closed doors. The Scottish Football Association said,
“Due to updated intelligence and following extensive security consultations with all key parties, the Scottish FA regrets to confirm that the forthcoming qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on May 31 will now be played behind closed doors.”
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. The qualifying match will be played behind closed doors
“The stadium operations team were alerted to the potential for planned disruptions to the match and as a consequence, we had no option but to play the match without supporters in attendance.”
The Scottish Football Association also apologised for the inconvenience caused by the decision, and plans to reimburse those supporters who won’t be able to attend.
“Measures are in place to provide an automatic and full refund to those supporters who have already purchased tickets for this match.”
Scottish FA Statement: UEFA Women's European Qualifier v Israel.
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