Scotland fans predicted to buy 360,000 pints

SCOTLAND fans will buy 360,000 pints when Scotland play the Czech Republic in their opening match of Euro 2020, a trade body has predicted.

However, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) believes sales during the match will be almost 90,000 pints less than if the game against the Czech Republic was shown without coronavirus restrictions.

Overall, the trade association estimates 800,000 pints will be sold on Monday in Scotland, with 360,000 of those being sold during the game itself.

Emma McClarkin, SBPA chief executive, said: “Nothing beats watching the football in the pub. We expect Scotland fans to buy 360,000 pints when in the pub watching Scotland play the Czech Republic.

“Unfortunately, the current restrictions on pubs do mean the experience isn’t going to be the same.

“No standing and limits on group sizes, as well as social distancing, are going to severely reduce the number of people who can enjoy the game in the pub.”