Scottish football's blanket alcohol ban is set to be lifted for two matches as a pilot.

The ban on alcohol at matches was introduced in 1981 following violent scenes in Glasgow between Celtic and Rangers supporters.

The Scottish government previously said it had "no plans" to lift the ban, but it was revealed in March that the Scottish government and Police Scotland would consider allowing pilot projects lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums.

And now, Championship club Ayr United has been granted a licence to sell alcohol at two of its League Cup home games this month against Arbroath and Forfar.

The BBC reports the Ayrshire club, managed by former Aberdeen captain Scott Brown, will allow up to 66 supporters to have up five pints of beer each.

A pop-up bar will be set up for a limited number of fans in the disability section of the Main Stand at Somerset Park.

A £35 ticket will allow a spectator to have up to four pints of beer before the match and a further pint during half-time.

A spokesperson for Ayr United said: "It is hoped that these events will provide the SPFL and local stakeholders with comfort in the club's ability to sell alcohol safely within the stadium."

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