Bit O'Red are hopeful of upgrading the Showgrounds to meet Uefa requirements for the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.
While Pat’s have been forced to move from their home at Richmond Park in order to meet Uefa’s Category Three stadium requirements for this stage of European competition, Sligo have yet to finalise the home venue for their clash with Viking. Uefa have confirmed the venue for the Saints’ second leg on their website, with the game taking place at 7.45pm on 11 August, seven days after they travel to Bulgaria for the first leg. ST PATRICK’S ATHLETIC will play the home leg of their Europa Conference League third-round qualifying tie with CSKA Sofia at Tallaght Stadium, while Sligo Rovers remain hopeful of staying in The Showgrounds for the visit of Viking Stavanger.
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that they have been granted permission by UEFA to stage their upcoming Europa Conference League fixture against Viking of Norway ...
A statement on Sligo's club website explained the situation, while confirming that there will be no additional seats. "There are a number of extra measures needed to help bring the ground up to speed but there will be no temporary stand and capacity will remain around the same as our game with Motherwell on Thursday night." The capacity will remain the same as it was for the Motherwell match.