Irish FA in firing line again as NI fans fume at ticket prices for Denmark duel

Irish FA CEO Patrick Nelson has faced repeated scrutiny around tickets for Northern Ireland games

The Irish FA are risking further strained relations with supporters regarding ticket prices for the Euro 2024 qualifier against Denmark in November.

Michael O’Neill’s side face the Danes in a Group H duel on Monday, November 20 with qualifying hopes for the hosts long gone.

Northern Ireland fans have objected to what they consider to be high ticket prices for years, and fresh criticism of the Association has flowed on social media.

Ticket prices for the Denmark game start at £50 for adults and go up to £62.50, while juniors must pay £19.

One fan commented: “What are the IFA playing at now. This does nothing but drive fans away... Now more expensive than Premier League tickets.”

Another added: “Been a block booker for over 30 years with my dad and giving serious consideration to stopping the booking with the prices these days. Would love to bring my two boys and make it more a family thing but corporate greed denying that… Not about the fans anymore.”

One supporter argued: “50 quid for this game, or any game, in the city of Belfast is an absolute disgrace. No wonder the atmosphere is dead at games when you are pricing the working class out of supporting their team.”

Northern Ireland conclude their dismal qualifying campaign with a trip to Finland and the clash with the Danes in Belfast in November.

Anger at the ticket prices comes as some fans expressed their disappointment in relation to Casement Park staging matches in the Euro 2028 Finals.

The Irish FA said they have responded ‘in full’ to a series of questions from the Amalgamation of Official Northern Ireland Supporters’ Clubs (AONISC) regarding Casement hosting games at