Scotland's Women's Euro 2025 qualifiers against Israel will be held in empty stadiums due to intelligence indicating "planned disruptions," Scottish football officials announced on Tuesday.
The matches are scheduled for Hampden Park in Glasgow on May 31, with the "away" fixture set to take place in Hungary on June 4.
This decision is made in the context of the most violent Gaza war to date. The conflict began following Hamas's attack on October 7, prompting a significant Israeli retaliation that has resulted in a spiraling civilian death toll and extensive destruction throughout Gaza.
"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," said a statement from the Scottish Football Association.
It added: "The stadium operations team were alerted to the potential for planned disruptions to the match and as a consequence we have no option but to play the match without supporters in attendance."
(With AFP inputs)
