The Premier League will continue to explore the possibility of Covid certification in order to gain entry to stadiums next season, even if the government has no immediate plans to introduce them.
Certification – providing proof of complete vaccination, a recent negative test or immunity through the NHS app – is tested at events such as Wimbledon and the Euros 2020, which are part of the government's event research program.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday, that certification will not be mandatory for sports venues in England, as they prepare to return to full capacity from 19. July, however, it is obvious, that English top flight clubs could use this system, even though the new season starts next month.
The ambition of the Leading League is for the whole season 2021/22 fill the stadiums.
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Plans are still in the exploratory phase and priority no 1 remains the safety of fans amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The league joined forces with nine other sports bodies in April, to promote Covid certification as a "credible option", which will allow all venues to be released after the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
League executive director Bill Bush said at the time, that certification will be an "acceptable burden", while the alternative will be small crowds and a ban on the entry of fans.
Certification will not be mandatory, but the league will seek its review as a means of securing it, so that the stadiums can remain fully open, even if the overall picture of the pandemic worsens in autumn and winter.
The government is ready to take a final decision on easing restrictions next Monday.
The Premier League said in a statement released on Monday night: "The fans have been sorely missed, therefore, we welcome the government's announcement today and look forward to full stadiums in the season 2021/22.
"When we go towards the decision of the government within 4. plan step, we will continue to work with football stakeholders and relevant public authorities, to ensure, that the return to full capacity will take place in a manner, which will ensure the safety of all.'
EFL was also in the group of governing bodies, which expressed support for Covid certification in April.
A league spokesman said Tuesday: "In connection with the preparation for the new season after the announcement of the government, according to which the capacity restriction is to be lifted this month, there are still discussions about various things.
"Although a number of things including general preparations, protocols in place across the league and the streaming of matches requires further discussion, we know, that all EFL clubs are ready to reopen their doors and welcome their supporters.”