Premier League & EFL postpones this weekend's fixtures
The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend's round of fixtures following the Queen's death on Thursday.
The start of the new WSL season has been postponed, with non-league and grassroots fixtures also called off. The news comes after
Queen Elizabeth II's passing on Thursday, with the country now in national mourning.
In a statement, the
Premier League
said: "At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening's game.
Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, said: "We and our clubs would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty's long and unwavering service to our country. As our longest-serving monarch, she has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy following a life of dedication. This is a tremendously sad time for not just the nation but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join together with all those in mourning her passing." "Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course."
In their statement, the EFL said: "Further to discussions on Friday morning; it has been determined that all
EFL
fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
"This aligns with the approach the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend. Further information in respect of how football, clubs, and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty's reign, will be confirmed at an appropriate point.
"Details regarding rearranged games will be announced in due course." The British Horse Racing Authority has confirmed that all British horse racing has been canceled on Friday and Saturday. An additional day of racing at Doncaster will be scheduled for Sunday to ensure that the Cazoo St Leger and other important races lost as result of the cancellations can take place.
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