Scots Tories have called for the re-introduction of alcohol sales in Scottish football grounds after one junior football club was given a licence to sell booze in the stands during a derby match.

Ayrshire side Irvine Meadow will be allowed to sell alcohol to supporters from an outside bar on the terraces during their match with local rivals Irvine Vics later this month.

It is thought they could be the first in the country to serve alcohol on its terraces since a ban on alcohol sales at professional grounds was initially imposed in 1980.

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It came into force following a riot at the 1980 Scottish Cup final between Rangers and Celtic, although alcohol can be served in corporate hospitality areas of football stadiums.

Now the Scottish Conservatives say it is time for ministers to rethink the alcohol ban in professional football grounds.

A Scottish Conservatives spokesman said: “We believe the Scottish Government should examine the possibility of introducing alcohol at the football.

“It’s wrong that it can be enjoyed in expensive hospitality areas, but not by normal fans.

“The SFA has indicated it’s in favour, most clubs are in favour and it’s what the fans want.

“It would provide football with a much needed boost, both as attractive event to attend and financially.”

Irvine Meadow will be able to sell beer and cider between 6pm and 9pm at their Meadow Park ground on Friday, August 19, after being granted an occasional licence.

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The alcohol will be served from a spot on the terracing between the main stand and the Wilson Avenue end.

The decision was made after consultation between the club, Police Scotland and North Ayrshire's licensing board, which agreed drinks can be sold in plastic glasses in a designated area for the game which attracts crowds of around 1200.

The council said there were no objections to the application and it was granted this week.

A statement from Irvine Meadow said: "The Police and Licensing Board have approved an outside bar at the Marymass Derby.

"It will be located on the terracing between the stand and the Wilson Avenue end and will only be selling beer and cider in plastic glasses, alcoholic drinks can only be consumed in this area.

"The social club will be open on Marymass Friday but with a limited capacity."

Irvine Meadow chairman Robert Jeffrey said: “It’s a big game and the club is always very busy so we decided to apply for an outside license, so we’re quite happy with that.

“I’ve never seen or heard of anything like it before. Down in England it can be sold and you can walk about. But I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

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A spokeswoman for North Ayrshire Council said: "As a premises licence holder for the sale of alcohol, Irvine Meadow XI Football Club are entitled to apply for an occasional licence for the temporary sale of alcohol.

"They have been granted this temporary licence for a one-off event on Friday, August 19, between 6pm and 9pm. The licence is for the area described as 'Terraced area beside main stand'.

"The decision was made in accordance with the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, whereby their application was publicly advertised online for seven days and was considered by both Police Scotland and the licensing standards officer.

"There were no objections or representations and the Licence was granted under the Scheme of Delegated Powers approved by the licensing board."