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Fans will need to get fully vaccinated for matches at Ibrox and Celtic Park as well as Hampden
An association of Scottish football fans is "concerned" about the introduction of Covid-19 vaccination certification for football matches. This will lead to some supporters being excluded from games.
MSPs will approve plans that require fans to prove their double-jabbing before they attend matches with more than 10,000 guests.
The rules will be effective from October 1, if they are passed.
Supporters Direct Scotland chief executive Alan Russell stated, "We are concerned about inequality."
"So we exclude people based on their vaccination status, rather than their medical status and their risk. There are different levels of vaccination for different groups of society.
"But, vaccination rates are quite high in Scotland. We believe that there will be very few people excluded from these reasons. Even if it is one, it's still a concern.
On Saturday, October 2, Hearts will play Motherwell, while Rangers v Hibernian and Aberdeen v Celtic are the next games.
Proof of vaccination is required for the home World Cup qualifier against Israel on September 9th.
To combat the spread of coronavirus and encourage younger people to become vaccinated, the Scottish government is proposing vaccine passports.
From October 1, people will be able download an app to verify their status or get a printed copy.
The plans will not apply to children under 18 years of age or those who are unable to get the vaccine due to medical reasons.
Neil Doncaster, chief executive of SPFL, stated that there would be "significant unintended consequence" for clubs when the government first announced its intentions earlier in this month.
Russell expressed concerns about how they handle unvaccinated fans who purchased season tickets. He believes communication with supporters is key.
He said, "If we can help them understand the risks of vaccines better so that they feel more comfortable getting vaccinated, then I believe that's good news for everyone."
"If this is part keeping football accessible for almost everyone, then it's pragmatic and largely a positive step. But we worry about those inequalities.
"It's a difficult situation to have people prevented from playing football or to have to get a vaccine they don't like or how it will interact with other medications.
