THERE are just over 24 hours left to apply for Women’s EURO 2022 tickets – and three games will be played at St Mary's.
The tournament has today revealed that over 200,000 tickets have already been applied for, on top of the 162,000 sold during pre-sale.
Around 47% of applicants are female and the average age range between 25 and 45.
The tournament is attracting fans from all over the world, with 15% of applicants international, coming from 114 different countries.
Alex Scott, UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 board member and former Lioness, said: “There are loads of sporting moments I wish I could’ve been at, such as Bolt’s first gold in Beijing or Emma Raducanu winning the US Open.
"This could be one of those history-making moments and tournaments, so we need to make sure people don’t miss out!
"I hope the knock-on effect of the tournament being so widely celebrated also has an effect on girls watching who want to be the next Lucy Bronze, Nikita Parris or even Pernille Harder - this is their chance to see these big stars in real life in a huge international tournament and know that they can actually be in their shoes one day.
"It is possible. The ballot to apply for tickets closes tomorrow – so people need to enter now."
Fans are encouraged to maximise their chances of being successful through applying for multiple matches and with 31 matches across 10 venues in nine cities.
To apply, visit: www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing
Which games are being hosted at St Mary's?
St Mary's will host three UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 games, including England’s clash with Northern Ireland.
The draw has been made for the summer tournament and Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses, vying to win the trophy, will face Northern Ireland on Friday, July 15.
That meeting will likely see Saints’ Northern Irish international players Laura Rafferty and Ciara Watling feature for the Green and White Army on familiar turf.
Saints will also host Norway against Northern Ireland on Thursday, July 7, and Austria versus Northern Ireland Monday, July 11, as the Irish play all three group stage fixtures in Hampshire.
- Thursday July 7 2022: Norway vs Northern Ireland
- Monday July 11 2022: Austria vs Northern Ireland
- Friday July 15 2022: Northern Ireland vs England
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