FAI receive double allocation of 2,200 tickets for Euro 2020 qualifier in Slovakia in March

The FAI have received an increased allocation of 2,200 tickets for March’s Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia.

Mick McCarthy’s side face the Slovaks, who finished third in Group E, on March 26^th with the winner progressing to the final against either Bosnia & Herzegovina or Northern Ireland away five days later.

The Boys in Green narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for the European Championships following a 1-1 draw with Denmark in their final group game in November.

Ireland had been expected to receive an allocation of just 5% of the 22,500-capacity Tehelne Pole Stadium, or roughly 1,125, but that allocation has now been doubled.

“The Football Association of Ireland will receive an allocation of 2,200 tickets for the UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off away to Slovakia on March 26^th,” an FAI statement read.

“Mick McCarthy's team will take on Slovakia in their Play-Off Semi-Final in the Tehelne Pole Stadium in Bratislava, with the winner advancing to face either Bosnia & Herzegovina or Northern Ireland on March 31st.

“The FAI will endeavour to cater for the most loyal Republic of Ireland supporters, who will continue to avail of the ticketing allocation structure introduced last year, which is as follows:

“65 per cent will be allocated to independent supporters who are members of Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Clubs and Fans' Direct.

“20 per cent will be distributed to supporters from affiliated football Leagues and more than 2,000 clubs which fall under their remit, Board and National Council members, players/staff, and Club Ireland members.

“15 per cent will be provided to supporters travelling with the FAI's official travel partner, Abbey Travel - these supporters have their details of match attendance at away games logged should they ever decide to apply independently for tickets.

“Supporters interested in applying for tickets will be ranked on their attendance records from eight away games over the last two years, which include:

“2019: Denmark, Georgia, Switzerland

“2018: Turkey, France, Denmark, Wales, Poland”