Ibrox Disaster

Date: April 5, 1902 • Location: Thornliebank, United Kingdom

A spectator stand collapsed during a football match at Ibrox Park in Govan, Scotland, killing 25 supporters and injuring more than 500 others.

The 1902 Ibrox disaster was the collapse of a stand at Ibrox Park in Govan, Scotland. The collapse caused the deaths of 25 supporters, and injuries to 500 more during an international association football match between Scotland and England on 5 April 1902 as part of the 1901–02 British Home Championship.