Football stadium alcohol ban to be lifted in Ayr United pilot

Football stadium alcohol ban to be lifted in pilot

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Getty Images Alcohol has been banned at Scottish football games for more than 40 years

Scottish football fans will see a ban on alcohol lifted at two upcoming games under a pilot scheme. Ayr United said a maximum of 66 supporters would be allowed to have up to five pints of beer each at Somerset Park. Alcohol has been banned in Scottish football stadiums since 1981 and the Scottish government previously said it had "no plans" to lift the ban. The South Ayrshire club has been granted an alcohol licence for two home Premier Sports Cup games - against Arbroath on 19 July, and Forfar on 22 July.

SNS A limited number of home fans will be allowed to drink beer at two games at Somerset Park

A pop-up bar will be set up for a limited number of fans in the disability section of the Main Stand. For a ticket costing £35, they will be able to have up to four pints of beer before the match and a further pint during half-time. The supporters will not be able to view the pitch while in the pop-up bar, which is also not open to under-18s.

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