Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, all football fixtures in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect to the late monarch.
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Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at her Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday. She was the longest-serving British monarch who reigned for 70 years.
The Premier League sends condolences to The Royal Family… ⬇️
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty. pic.twitter.com/UlaLXEOdke
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 8, 2022
Ten Premier League plus six fixtures of the Scottish Premiership were scheduled. Also called off includes England National League, FA Trophy and grassroots football.
English football League matches were supposed to take place on Friday and Saturday, alongside six Women’s Super League fixtures on Saturday and Sunday.
Premier League postponed weekend’s match round “as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II” ⬇️
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed.
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 9, 2022
