Rangers UCL tie with Napoli re-scheduled due to strain on police resources

Rangers' Champions League tie with Napoli has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 14, UEFA has announced. The tie, originally scheduled to be played on Tuesday, September 13, has been moved back due to "severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues" following The Queen's death and away fans will not be permitted for both legs, UEFA said. A UEFA statement read: "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.

"This is due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events surrounding the national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "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 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.

"UEFA urges fans not to travel and to respect this extraordinary situation." UK sport's other governing bodies will continue to assess any possible impact The Queen's funeral could have with scheduled fixtures and events. All football fixtures in the UK were postponed this weekend, along with Friday and Saturday's planned horse racing meetings, as a mark of respect following The Queen's death on Thursday. Many other sporting occasions went ahead, offering spectators and participants opportunities to pay their respects.