Premier League matches scheduled for this weekend have been postponed indefinitely over the passing of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II yesterday.
The league in a statement on Thursday said the matches were postponed to honour the extraordinary life and contribution of the Queen to the nation, and as a mark of respect.
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.”
This is aligned with the approach that The FA and EFL will take with their competitions this weekend.
Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.