Larne's Europa League qualifier could be delayed

BBC Sport Monday 03 August 2026, 19:55 UTC 1 min read

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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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