Rangers and Napoli to play on Wednesday instead of Tuesday
UEFA have agreed to move the match after concerns about policing resources
Last updated 11th Sep 2022
Rangers will face Napoli at Ibrox on Wednesday instead of Tuesday after UEFA agreed to move the game 24 hours.
All domestic football across the UK was postponed this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Upcoming European matches had also been thrown into doubt - especially Rangers' Champions League clash with Napoli over fears surrounding policing resources.
UEFA have now given the green light for the teams to meet in their second group match on Wednesday.
However, as a result of the changes, no away fans will be permitted at the match.
The governing body have also revealed a knock-on effect which will see Rangers fans locked out of the away clash in Naples due to "sporting fairness"
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."