There WILL be St Johnstone fans at the Scottish Cup final, Uefa has confirmed.
European football’s governing body has informed the BBC that they have reached an agreement with the SFA for a limited number of supporters to attend the May 22 clash at Hampden Park.
The SFA are seeking Scottish Government approval for up to 3000 fans to attend.
It is yet to emerge how Saints and their opponents Hibs will distribute the tickets they are allocated.
BBC Scotland journalist Kheredine Idessane posted on Twitter the comment he received from Uefa.
It read: “Uefa has been able to find a solution with the Scottish FA to allow a limited number of spectators for the Scottish Cup Final.”
Breaking : there WILL be @StJohnstone and @HibernianFC fans at Hampden a week on Saturday for the Scottish Cup final. @UEFA have just told me : “UEFA has been able to find a solution with the Scottish FA to allow a limited number of spectators for the Scottish Cup Final.”
— @Kheredine (@Kheredine2018) May 11, 2021
Uefa take control of the national stadium on Friday to prepare for the Euro 2020 group games to be played there.
That was thought to be an insurmountable obstacle for the SFA.
Scotland’s Covid-19 rules change next Monday – with crowds of 500 fans allowed under Level Two regulations and potential for approval of larger gatherings.
The Club are delighted to announce that no goals panel was needed to award Chris Kane this goal đź‘€#SJFC pic.twitter.com/JKvpv44Y4q
— St. Johnstone FC (@StJohnstone) May 10, 2021
Saints are attempting to make club history by completing a League and Scottish Cup double.
