Women's football is also off out of respect, with Women' Super League, Women's Championship, Women's FA Cup and all fixtures in the pyramid being postponed. The EFL confirmed that all of the fixtures scheduled from September 9 to September 10 across the Championship, League One and League Two would be postponed. Manchester United and West Ham also released statements to confirm that their respective European games would go ahead on Thursday night.

Premier League fixtures scheduled for September 10, 11 and 12 were postponed by the league to honour Elizabeth II's 'extraordinary life and contribution to the nation' and as a mark of respect to the British Royal family.Īrsenal's Europa League meeting with Zurich had already kicked off when the news was announced on Thursday evening, and the game was concluded as scheduled. Postponed Premier League, EFL, SPFL & WSL games Similar gestures of respect will be replicated at football matches across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Football Association has made recommendations to clubs, leagues and competitions across England to observe a minute's silence before matches and to encourage the wearing of black armbands where possible.Īll flags at Wembley Stadium and St George's Park are being flown at half-mast for the duration of the national mourning period. How will British football mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II?Īlmost every club in the British football pyramid posted a tribute to Elizabeth II when her death was announced last Thursday.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about which football matches have been impacted. From presenting England with their only ever World Cup in 1966, to paying tribute to the Lionesses in summer 2022 following their Euros victory, she left an indelible mark on the beautiful game.Ī number of events in the United Kingdom have been cancelled or postponed as a mark of respect following her death.

Down and Out by Wilfred De'Ath