Unfortunately for fans, the sale of alcohol inside Scottish football stadia has been banned since 1981.
Rioting between Celtic and Rangers fans after the 1980 Scottish Cup final led to the ban being put in place the following year.
There have been calls for the Scottish government to relax the ban in recent years, but First Minister John Swinney has largely been against any such proposal.
However, the SPFL have confirmed alcohol sale trials at several SPFL football grounds across the country during the Premier Sports Cup group stage.
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SPFL trialling alcohol sale at football grounds
Seven clubs have now been granted permission by their local authorities, with backing from the SPFL, to sell alcohol before kick-off.
Stirling Albion are one of the trial clubs and home fans will be able to buy alcoholic drinks at Forthbank Stadium this Saturday against Hamilton Accies.
An SPFL spokesperson, via STV News, said: “The SPFL, alongside the Scottish FA, is supporting member clubs, who have been successful in obtaining licences to sell alcohol at concourses and fan zones for selected Premier Sports Cup group phase matches.
“Seven clubs from across our four divisions are involved, each operating within defined areas of their stadium and with close oversight from the relevant licensing boards, local authorities and Police Scotland. Any sale of alcohol will be fully compliant with all licensing laws.
“Work will also be undertaken to gather feedback from supporters on how they found the process and any impact it had on the matchday experience.
“This is another welcome step in our aim to improve the matchday experience for all Scottish football supporters and to receive parity with sporting, and other social and cultural events across the country.
“We wish our member clubs the best in organising these events, and we will work closely with them on the findings from these matches.”
Who are the seven SPFL clubs?
Of course, Stirling Albion are one. And it’s been revealed Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle have also been granted permission.
Ayr United are the third club, but the other four clubs have not yet been named, or have announced details to fans publicly.
Thistle will be able to sell alcohol to home fans against Stranraer and Queen of the South, with both games scheduled for Tuesday evenings.
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