Stephen Bradley relishing atmosphere as Finn Harps visit Tallaght

The last Premier Division game with fans present was the champions’ 1-1 draw away to current league leaders Sligo Rovers on March 7, 2020, with an official attendance of 2,385.

Shamrock Rovers' manager Stephen Bradley:  'It’s going to be a bit strange; a bit surreal at the start to hear the fans, to see them coming in. But it’s fantastic and I can’t wait'. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

With controlled numbers of spectators returning to games tonight as part of the Government’s trial events, Shamrock Rovers’ manager Stephen Bradley hopes it’s the light at the end of what’s been a long tunnel.

Rovers welcome 1,000 Hoops faithful to Tallaght for their clash with Finn Harps. Other grounds, with lesser capacities, can also admit fans, but with limits of only around 100.