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Larne's Europa League qualifier against FC Iberia may face delay

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Larne's Europa League qualifier against FC Iberia may face delay
Summary

The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier against FC Iberia 1999 is scheduled at Inver Park on Tuesday. However, the match could be delayed by 24 hours due to paperwork issues affecting the Georgian team's arrival. FC Iberia 1999 cannot reach Northern Ireland until Tuesday afternoon, and UEFA regulations require teams to arrive 24 hours before kickoff. Larne, the first Irish Premiership team to qualify for a European league phase last year, is awaiting confirmation regarding the match status. The second leg is set for 11 August in Tbilisi.

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By the Numbers
  • •Larne hosts FC Iberia 1999 on Tuesday at Inver Park
  • •Delay possible due to team arrival issues
  • •UEFA regulations dictate arrival timeline
  • •Second leg scheduled for 11 August in Tbilisi
  • •Larne previously qualified for European competition in 2024
Latest Updates
  • 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Larne's Europa League qualifier could be delayed
  • 7:55 PMBBC Sport — Larne's Europa League qualifier could be delayed
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The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier at Inver Park with Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours.

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The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier at Inver Park with Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours.

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