West Ham fans may not feel so bitter about being banned from attending their Europa League match against Rapid Vienna - because the home fans now won't be in the stadium either.
UEFA had barred the Hammers faithful from the game following crowd trouble during another clash against Belgian side Genk this month, in addition to a fine of 34,500 euros (£29,260).
But with Austria now imposing a full nationwide lockdown due to a worsening Covid situation, West Ham's game in Vienna will now be played behind closed doors, so neither side will have an advantage for the game next week.