A limited number of St Johnstone fans could be at Hampden next week for the club's Scottish Cup final tie with Hibs.
UEFA has given the go ahead for fans to attend despite the stadium needing to be prepared for Euro 2020 matches, when around 12,000 fans will be present.
The SFA has now asked the Scottish Government for approval to let in more than the 500 spectators permitted in level two of coronavirus restrictions.
An SFA spokesperson said last night: "The Scottish FA has today received approval from UEFA to a revised proposal that will enable a limited number of supporters to attend the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on May 22.
"We have now made a submission to Scottish Government for permission to increase the number of spectators from the maximum 500 permitted under level two restrictions.
"We are grateful to UEFA for removing the condition that required the final to be played behind closed doors, after the postponement of the tie from May 8 to 22 due to the suspension of football during the second wave of the pandemic.
"We are pleased that UEFA have now agreed to a proposed solution prior to Hampden Park hosting four matches, each in front of 12,000 supporters, as part of UEFA EURO 2020.
"We await a positive response from the Scottish Government and will communicate final confirmation of maximum supporter numbers with Hibernian and St Johnstone as soon as possible to enable ticket sales to proceed."
