Laws governing the sale of alcohol at football matches are “outdated and out of touch”, the Scottish Government has been told as it was urged to lift the ban on drinking at games.

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) wants ministers to introduce a season-long trial allowing fans to buy and drink alcohol at stadiums.

The current ban means alcohol can only be consumed within hospitality areas.

Aberdeen FC are set to be the first Scottish Premiership club to trial the sale of alcohol inside the concourse of a stadium since the ban was introduced more than 40 years ago.

The trial will take place on Sunday when the Dons take on Kilmarnock at Pittodrie after the club obtained a one-off licence from Aberdeen City Council’s licensing board.

It follows similar trials durin

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