Bohemians have confirmed that they will make no tickets available for away supporters for next months Dublin derby clash with Shamrock Rovers, despite the fact that sporting venues will be allowed to operate at 100% capacity then.
With attendances currently at just 50% under Covid-19 measures, Rovers restricted ticket sales to home supporters for Monday night's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash between the two sides, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
A statement from Bohemians claimed that the club was "disappointed" by Rovers' decision and confirmed that they will not allow Rovers supporters to attend the 12 November clash at Dalymount, despite the fact that the stadium would be allowed to open at full capacity.
The statement read: "Bohemian FC was disappointed not to receive any ticket allocation from Shamrock Rovers for last night's Dublin Derby at Tallaght Stadium.
"Since restrictions eased to permit 50% capacity at outdoor sporting events, Bohemians have given every club we have hosted - Maynooth University Town, Finn Harps, Derry City and Dundalk - the allocation they have requested up to and including 50% of the Des Kelly Stand.
"Similarly, now that 100% capacity returns this week, Waterford, Friday’s opposition in the Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final, have been allocated the Des Kelly Stand in its entirety.
"Before permitted capacity went up to 50%, all clubs’ priorities were, of course, their own fans, in particular members and season ticket holders who remained loyal despite not knowing whether they would be able to attend a game this season.
"But Monday was the first Bohemians game - either home or away - that there were no away fans in attendance since the 50% permitted capacity was introduced, despite the Tallaght Stadium being able to hold more spectators than any of the other ground in the league.
"As a result of this decision, Bohemian FC can confirm that we do not intend to give Shamrock Rovers a ticket allocation when the sides meet at Dalymount Park in November."
Rovers could conceivably be crowned league champions in that game at Dalymount, as they require six points from their from their final five matches to clinch back-to-back titles for the first time since 2011.
However, with games against Longford, Finn Harps and Waterford before the clash with Bohemians, Rovers will hope to have the title wrapped up by then.
