Premier League reveal vaccination figures as they press ahead with Christmas fixture schedule

The Premier League have revealed that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received at least one of their Covid-19 vaccinations as the organisation outlined plans to press ahead with top-flight fixtures taking place.

Crystal Palace’s match at Watford on Saturday was postponed due to the home side having a number of positive cases. They had already seen last week’s trip to Burnley not proceed for the same reason.

Only one Premier League fixture went ahead on Saturday with five others being postponed.

Everton-Leicester also did not go ahead on Sunday.

“It was confirmed at a Premier League club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing Covid-19 outbreaks and challenges, it is the league’s collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible,” said the Premier League in a statement.

“The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority and the league will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution.

“A range of issues were discussed at this afternoon’s meeting, including the adaption of the Premier League Covid-19 postponement process in response to the impact of the Omicron variant.

“The league also confirmed to its clubs today that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received one, two or three Covid-19 vaccination doses, with 84 per cent of players on the vaccination journey.

“Players who have had one or two doses are required to wait for the appropriate time period before receiving either their second or booster vaccinations.

“The league continues to work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff, as well as promoting the Government’s public-health vaccination messaging to clubs and the wider public.

“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the league, and player vaccination rates will now be publicly communicated at the end of each month, beginning in January.”