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Linfield receive update on away fans attending Big Two clash

A number of tickets will be made available to Linfield fans for this month's Big Two derby at the Oval.

Glentoran host the Blues at the Mersey Street venue in the second game of the new Danske Bank Premiership season.

The Glens earlier announced that there would be a capped capacity for the game on Tuesday night, August 31.

There will also be a number of Covid-19 protocols in place for the fixture.

Linfield confirmed on Thursday afternoon that some tickets would be made available to their fans, who will be housed in the traditional away end at the Oval.

They said on their website : "Glentoran have advised this club of their intention to make available a ticket allocation to Linfield supporters for their game with Linfield, scheduled for Tuesday August 31.

"Tickets will go on sale online in the near future, with Linfield supporters scheduled to be accommodated in the traditional away end at the Oval."

Some of the requirements in place for fans include:

There is still confusion surrounding the regulations governing the return of crowds ahead of the new season kicking off on August 27.

NI Football League CEO Gerard Lawlor said clubs needed "urgent clarity" over the rules for spectators attending games.

He told the BBC: "We need help and support from the Executive and from government bodies, which we've been trying to get at NIFL for a number of weeks to support our member clubs

"At the moment, every club is talking about it, every member of the press is talking about it and we really need urgent clarity on what support is available to clubs."

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