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In pictures: Southampton hosts UEFA Women's Euro 2022

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Fans have been enjoying live music and other initiatives organised ahead of the match

Football fans have descended on Southampton as the city hosts the UEFA Women's Euro 2022.

St Mary's Stadium is the venue of Northern Ireland's first ever match at a major finals, as the team takes on Norway on what is day two of the 2022 Women's European Championship.

The match kicks off at 20:00 BST on Thursday but fans have been gathering in the city centre throughout the day to enjoy a series of events, including live music and displays showcasing the history of women's football.

Councillor Satvir Kaur, leader of Southampton City Council, said the city was proud to host the tournament.

"Events like these are great to help cement Southampton on the map, bring people together and grow the local economy," she said.

Free fan festivals will also take place on match days on 11 and 15 July.

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Friends have travelled together to Southampton for the match
BBC Megan, 9, with a Northern Ireland flagBBC
Megan said she was very excited to be in Southampton to watch the match
BBC Paal and Inger Heindal said they loved the atmosphere in the cityBBC
Paal and Inger Heindal said they loved the atmosphere in the city
BBC Northern Ireland fans Kirsty and AbbyBBC
Kirsty and Abby were confident Northern Ireland would win
BBC Father and daughter Kare and HeidiBBC
Father and daughter Kare and Heidi have come from Norway to their team
BBC Northern Ireland ers Gary and NatalieBBC
Gary and Natalie travelled from Northern Ireland to watch the match
BBC Fans in Palmerston Park in SouthamptonBBC
Football fans have gathered in Palmerston Park in Southampton
BBC Norway ers Tilde, Ville and OliverBBC
Tilde, Ville and Oliver are ing Norway
BBC The family of Northern Ireland footballer Julia Nelson said they were proud of her and the teamBBC
The family of Northern Ireland footballer Julia Nelson said they were proud of her and the team
BBC Southampton City Council leader Satvir Kaur at the eventBBC
Southampton City Council leader Satvir Kaur was also at the fan zone in the city centre
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