Premier League and EFL postpone fixtures as mark of respect to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II
The Premier League and EFL have both announced that this weekend’s fixtures have been postponed as a mark of respect to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Both organisations issued a statement this morning.
“At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said the Premier League statement.
Crystal Palace Football Club wish to send their deepest condolences to the Royal Family following news of Her Majesty’s passing.
We join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/CYmpdyOQq6
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 8, 2022
Millwall Football Club joins the nation and the rest of the world in mourning the devastating loss of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this immeasurably difficult time.
Rest in Peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/tVl5YFALyz
— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) September 8, 2022
“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.”
Charlton Athletic joins the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The club extends its condolences to the Royal Family at this extremely sad time. pic.twitter.com/W5dGG77cjr
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) September 8, 2022
The Club and the Dons Trust were extremely saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty The Queen earlier today.
We wish to pass on our deepest condolences to all of the Royal Family at this difficult time.#AFCW pic.twitter.com/aPQcpDzI0b
— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) September 8, 2022
An EFL statement said: “Further to discussions on Friday morning it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from September 9-10 will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
“This is aligned with the approach that 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.”
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