Linfield fans travelling by car and coach to our Clearer Water Irish Cup match with Glentoran at the Bet Mclean Oval on Friday 31 January 2025 with a 1945 hrs KO are advised to leave sufficient travel time to arrive at the match.
Entry to the ground for Linfield fans will be via the tunnel, Harkness parade. If you are driving to the match, please park with consideration for the local community/residents and businesses. Traffic congestion is likely at key ingress and egress times due to the expected volume of supporters attending the fixture.
Linfield FC remind all our loyal fans of the specific offences created by the Criminal Justice Act NI 2011 in relation to soccer matches-
· Possession of/ throwing Fireworks/ Flares etc
· Throwing Articles capable of causing injury
· Going on to the Playing area
· Sectarian Chanting
Maximum Use of CCTV/ Video Evidence will be utilised as part of the match Policing Operation in an effort to deal with any criminal offences/anti-social behaviour which takes place.
Police will take all steps to identify and deal with anyone who has been or is committing offences.
It is hoped that a common sense approach to the event can be taken by all and the occasion enjoyed.
It is vitally important for supporter and community safety that these instructions are complied with. Linfield FC take a zero-tolerance policy on pyrotechnics, sectarian or racially motivated chanting and violence.