POLICE have warned Poland football fans who have snapped up tickets for the crucial Euro 2016 match with Scotland in the wrong end of Hampden that they could be refused entry.

Police Scotland say that those Poles who are wearing team colours while trying to get into the parts of the stadium dedicated to home fans, may not be allowed into the national stadium.

An estimated 3000 travelling fans are expected to arrive in Glasgow in the next few days for the big game on Thursday.

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But police have admitted that there are Poland fans, desperate to see the game have managed to buy tickets from the home section of Hampden.

Superintendent Mark Hargreaves, match commander, said: " For safety reasons we would advise any fan sitting within the allocated seating area of the opposing team not to come to the match wearing (their) team colours as you may be refused entry into the stadium.”

Police commanders have said there will be a "significant policing operation" on the evening of the match, to "ensure the safety and security of supporters from both home and away".

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Supt Hargreaves added: "We are expecting the match at Hampden to be sold out, and no doubt it will be a great atmosphere for fans lucky enough to have a ticket.

"A significant amount of people will be also be tuning in to watch the game in pubs across the city. As is always the case, we want supporters to enjoy the game and atmosphere but it must be done safely and lawfully.

"Don't jeopardise your chances of getting into the game by trying to smuggle in restricted items, such as alcohol, flares or fireworks. Not only will you miss the game but you'll also be arrested.

"Ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the stadium - don't miss the match due to poor planning. Police officers will be working alongside stewards to answer any questions and to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience for all the right reasons.

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British Transport Police said it was "well prepared" for the influx of Poland and Scotland fans expected to use the rail network to travel to the Euro 2016 qualifier from all parts of the country.

BTP said a "robust cross-border operation" will be in place for the event.

The force said passengers and rail staff will see a noticeable increase in the number of officers – including resources from other BTP divisions in England and Wales – on duty on match day, and on Friday, to monitor those travelling by train.

Officers will be carrying out substantially more on-train patrols to ensure everyone attending the match by rail can get to the national stadium.

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With One Direction also performing at the Hydro the same night supporters BTP advised that trains will be extremely busy and that they should plan their journey in advance.

Chief Inspector David Marshall who is co-ordinating the BTP operation said: “It is important to stress that not everyone travelling on the train before and after the match is going to this crunch game. We do not want them or rail staff having to endure any kind of anti-social behaviour or disorder which a minority of football supporters get involved in.

“Anyone found to be in possession of flares or pyrotechnics will be dealt with appropriately and may not be permitted entry."