Scotland will LOCK OUT fans for their Women's team's Euro qualifier against Israel after security fears of 'planned disruption' from the stands

Scotland’s women’s team will play their Euro 2025 qualifier with Israel behind closed doors due to concerns over security.

The fixture will take place at Hampden Park on May 31 but without fans in attendance after the Scottish FA were alerted to the potential for planned disruptions to the match.

The away fixture, which will take place in Hungary on June 4, will also be played behind closed doors.

Scotland are currently second in their qualifying group, behind first-placed Serbia on goal difference.

A statement from the SFA read: ‘Due to updated intelligence and following extensive security consultations with all key parties, the Scottish FA regrets to confirm that the forthcoming UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park on May 31 will now be played behind closed doors.

‘The away fixture, due to be played in Hungary on June 4, will also 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 have no option but to play the match without supporters in attendance.

‘Measures are in place to provide an automatic and full refund to those supporters who have already purchased tickets for this match.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the decision but the safety of supporters, players, team staff and officials is of paramount importance.’

The ban on supporters follows Rangers’ decision to stop Celtic fans attending the women’s Old Firm at Ibrox in February.

Away fans were originally able to purchase tickets for the game, but Rangers made a last-minute decision to cancel Celtic’s allocation after they received intelligence that a number of ‘high-risk’ supporters were set to attend the game, which would have required a significant police presence.

Old Firm matches did not have away fans in men’s games this season but Rangers and Celtic struck an agreement for them to return for the 2024-2025 campaign.