The Premier League are pushing ahead with plans to introduce a Covid-certification scheme for fans next season despite the government saying that vaccine passports will not be needed after social distancing restrictions are lifted later this month.
Under proposals being developed in consultation with the government’s Events Research Programme supporters may need to produce a Covid Status Certificate – evidence of two vaccinations or a negative lateral flow test – to attend all matches in the top flight next season.
The Premier League’s aim is to create a Covid-free environment at their grounds to guarantee that all games can be played in front of capacity crowds next season, a goal that chief executive Richard Masters has repeatedly emphasised in talks with government.