In addition, it was agreed to also postpone the UEFA Youth League game between both teams from Tuesday 13 September to Wednesday 14 September at 15.00CET. Away ...
UEFA today announced that the UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET. In addition, it was agreed to also postpone the UEFA Youth League game between both teams from Tuesday 13 September to Wednesday 14 September at 15.00CET. Match was originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September.
UEFA has announced that Rangers' Champions League clash with Napoli has been pushed back by 24 hours, with no away fans set to be in attendance.
WHAT THEY SAID: A statement from UEFA said: “The UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET. “Away fans will not be authorised at the games, and as a matter of sporting fairness, Rangers’ fans will not be authorised for the return legs in Naples.” Changes to the European calendar are having to be made following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and though the game will take place, there will be no travelling supporters from Italy on August 14.
The passing of the Queen on Thursday has already led to the postponement of a full round of fixtures across all levels of football throughout the UK.
[Champions League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/champions-league) home game since 2010. [official website](https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/news/0279-1615bf02fd6a-e23933b6fdf0-1000--rangers-fc-v-ssc-napoli-rescheduled-to-14-september/), it is explained that “as a matter of sporting fairness,” Rangers fans will also not be able to attend the return clash in Naples on October 26. It is a shambolic situation, and though Rangers insist it is “beyond their control,” the landscape of Group A is undoubtedly affected by the lack of away fans in two games. [Premier League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/premier-league) clash with [Wolves](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/wolves/) did not take place on Saturday as planned, while there are question marks over the trip to [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) on September 18 due to the funeral being held in London the following day. The Reds are due to host Ajax in their second game of Group A on Tuesday, though there is no confirmation as it stands over whether the tie will go ahead as planned. [Champions League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/champions-league) clashes with Napoli.
UEFA announced that no away fans will be allowed at either Champions League group stage clash between Rangers and Napoli.
And some fans have taken to social media to vent their frustrations, with one writing: "That is so unfair on Napoli fans who will have booked travel and accommodation to Glasgow and the effect on policing numbers will be minimal - nonsense decision. "And not forgetting Rangers fans who will have made travel arrangements bearing in mind plenty travel from far afield and outside Scotland. And another fumed: "This is utterly stupid. [UEFA](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/uefa) citing "severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues" relating to the national mourning of Queen Elizabeth II. [Celtic](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/celtic-fc) fans in the pubs in town and Rangers fans at Ibrox not going to cause more bother? That's left fans who had booked flights and accommodation for their game in limbo and scrambling to secure refunds from airlines, hotels and travel agencies.
RANGERS can today confirm the upcoming UEFA Champions League match with SSC Napoli at Ibrox has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 14 September at 8pm.
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UEFA has announced that Rangers' Champions League clash with Napoli has been pushed back by 24 hours, with no away fans set to be in attendance.
WHAT THEY SAID: A statement from UEFA said: “The UEFA Champions League tie between Rangers FC and SSC Napoli, originally to be played on Tuesday 13 September, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 14 September at 21.00CET. “Away fans will not be authorised at the games, and as a matter of sporting fairness, Rangers’ fans will not be authorised for the return legs in Naples.” Changes to the European calendar are having to be made following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and though the game will take place, there will be no travelling supporters from Italy on August 14.