Vaccinated people who come from the UK also need to buy a pack of lateral flow testing kits at a cost of £25 each.
These requirements would mean many teams from the UK would be unable to travel to Guernsey with a full roster of players because of the team and cost involved. This could see the Green Lions forced to withdraw from the season.
“It’s been an uncertain time for us all here at Guernsey FC, as indeed for our island community and the wider world, and much work has been going on behind the scenes to find the best viable way forward for our club,” said Nic Legg from the GFC.
Pictured: Mr Legg said the Green Lions are hopeful for the chance to play this year.
“The Pitching in Isthmian Football League have agreed to postpone our September fixtures and manage the postponements to rearrange them later in the season rather than applying the 42-day rule,” said Mr Legg.
“We thank the league for their flexibility and understanding and our fans for their patience,” he said.
The GFC hopes the postponements will allow for any further travel relaxations to take effect. It follows the team originally intending to kick off their season on Saturday 11 September, with a home game with Hanwell Town.
“We can’t wait to welcome teams and supporters back to Footes Lane,” said Mr Legg.
“It’s been a while,” he said, “but we are so excited at the prospect of being reunited with our wonderful community once again, and back in action providing a pathway and platform for our island’s finest footballers.”
The first match could be an away game with Sutton Common Rovers on Saturday 2 October, however, if travel restrictions don’t ease the team could be required to withdraw from the competition for a second year in a row.