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Linfield have announced they will not be playing their next two home games at Windsor Park after damage to the stadium's West Stand.

The stand, known to fans as the Kop, has been sealed off due to concerns of possible subsidence.

The club today said: "Linfield FC wishes to announce that due to ongoing issues in the area of the Kop Stand at Windsor Park, the club's scheduled home games against Crusaders on Saturday April 4 and against Glenavon on Saturday April 11 will NOT be staged at Windsor Park.



"The club is seeking to rearrange both fixtures and further details will be provided once the arrangements have been confirmed."

Northern Ireland fans have urged Irish Football Association chiefs to meet them over damage to Windsor Park.

It is feared the team’s next match and the Irish Cup final could be in doubt.

High-flying Northern Ireland’s next match is a Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania on June 13.

Gary McAllister, who heads up the Amalgamation of Northern Ireland Supporters Clubs, said the IFA could play the game at the home of Ulster Rugby, the Kingspan stadium.

He said other options included the match going ahead at Windsor Park in front of a reduced crowd, or playing the game in England, Scotland or Wales.

Substantial refurbishment is currently taking place at Windsor Park.

In a statement, the Irish Football Association, said: “The Irish FA (IFA) became aware on Tuesday morning of some damage having been caused overnight to the West Stand.

“We are currently awaiting a report from the structural engineers.”

The West Stand was packed on Sunday for Northern Ireland’s 2-1 win over Finland.

The Irish Cup final between Glentoran and Portadown is scheduled for May 2.