England will take on Italy at Wolves’ Molineux on Saturday evening in empty stadium without supporters due to the fan trouble that occurred at the Euro 2020 final last July.
Why are there no fans at Molineux today?
The match comes nearly a year after the Three Lions suffered a penalty shoot out defeat to Italy. And due to serious crowd trouble before kick-off for the showpiece game, the match at Molineux will be played behind closed doors as punishment.
Why is England Italy stadium empty?
The report said there was a “collective failure” in planning for the match, which about 2,000 people got into illegally, with 17 mass breaches of disabled access gates and emergency fire doors.
What’s the capacity of Molineux?
Molineux is a 32,050 all-seater stadium, but it consistently attracted much greater attendances when it was mostly terracing. The record attendance is 61,315.
Why are England playing with no crowd?
The three-match spectator ban was issued by UEFA in June 2021 as punishment for racist abuse from fans during Euro 2020.
What happened at Molineux Stadium?
A fire broke out at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux stadium in the early hours, damaging part of the ground, the football club has said.
Is England v Italy at Molineux behind closed doors?
There will be around 3,000 people in attendance at Molineux this weekend, largely made up of U14 schoolchildren who under UEFA rules are allowed free admission to fixtures played behind closed doors.
What is the most feared stadium in Europe?
Westfalenstadion, Borussia Dortmund, Germany
With its capacity of 81,400, Westfalenstadion is the largest stadium in Germany and one of the most terrifying venues to visit as a footballer and even as an away fan.
Has England rugby ever lost to Italy?
The national rugby union teams of England and Italy have been playing each other in Test rugby since 1991, and by February 2022, they had met in 29 test matches, all of which have been won by England.
Why does Wembley Stadium not have a roof?
The design team wanted maximum sunlight to enter the ground and the roof is never adjusted whilst spectators are in the stadium.
Will St James Park be expanded?
That has led to calls to expand St James’ Park and chief executive Darren Eales has confirmed that is on the agenda. “It’s one of the areas we’re looking at,” Eales told local reporters.
Which is the best stand at the Molineux?
The 4 large stands at Molineux are all named after Wolverhampton Wanderer’s greats. The Billy Wright and Steve Bull stands run the length of the pitch and offer the best views of the action. If there is a large contingent of away fans, they will find themselves in the lower tier of the Steve Bull Stand.
Who has the biggest stadium in League 2?
- Biggest stadium in League 2: 25,136 – Valley Parade.
- Smallest stadium in League 2: 3,800 – Wetherby Road (CNG Stadium)
- Total capacity in League 2: 249,368.
- Average capacity in League 2: 9,975.
What sport is declining in the UK?
But swimming, the country’s most popular sport with over 2.5 million people taking part weekly, has seen 144,200 fewer people taking to the pool in the last six months and 390,700 in the last year. The long term trend is also very concerning, with 729,000 people stopping swimming in the last decade.
Why is England crowd so small?
That crowd will in the most part be made up of under-14 schoolchildren who are allowed to attend the game free of charge as per UEFA rules. It is actually the European governing body who have made the decision to play the game behind closed doors as part of a round of sanctions against the English FA.
What is the lowest attendance at a Premier League game?
According to the official Liverpool website, the record low attendance was a paltry 1,000 who came to see them play Loughborough Town in the 1895-96 season.
What caused Molineux fire?
West Midlands Fire Service said it was believed to have started accidentally in a dishwasher. The club said it was contacting those whose supporter packages could be affected.
Do Wolves own Molineux?
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made it known that they are planning to expand the capacity of Molineux to around 50,000. This will be achieved by first building a new stand to replace the Steve Bull Stand on one side of the ground. This will raise capacity to 36,000.
When was the last time England played at Molineux?
1956
England last played at Molineux in 1956, beating Denmark 5-2 in a qualifier for the 1958 World Cup. England Women will also play Germany in the Arnold Clark Cup on February 23.
Why are there only kids at England game?
Uefa updated its statute in 2019 to give football clubs and national teams the option of inviting local kids to behind closed doors game. Article 73 of Uefa’s regulations allow children up to 14-years-old from schools and football academies to be invited to the match for free, if they are accompanied by an adult.
Why is England playing at Molineux Stadium?
So why is England vs Hungary at Molineux? Those previous games on the road were held in the north-east, north-west, Yorkshire, south coast and East Midlands of England. It is therefore understood the FA wanted to hold a game in the West Midlands.