The EFL have released a statement confirming talks with Government are set to be held following the news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing and that Friday's clash between Burnley and Norwich will be postponed.
It is understood that there are plans in place for a period of national mourning following the Queen’s passing, which will have an effect on a number of aspects of daily life, including sporting fixtures. A document called “Operation London Bridge” details the protocols put in place following the passing of the Queen and as part of that plan, which is set out for the nine days following the monarch’s death, sports fixtures are expected to be postponed.
This would see football fixtures across the United Kingdom postponed and needing to be rescheduled for a later date. The Premier League are yet to make an official statement or announcement, but it is likely that all football fixtures scheduled this weekend will be postponed.
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The EFL have released a statement following the news that Queen Elizabeth II's passed away, which read: "Consideration in respect of EFL fixtures will be discussed with the Government and the wider sport sector during the period ahead and an appropriate announcement will be made at the earliest opportunity."
Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL, has released the following statement: “Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II. Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction.
“The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup Finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service.
“The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup. On behalf of the League and its Clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.
“The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our Clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.”
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all expected to have their fixtures postponed this weekend, though an official statement from the Premier League is yet to be announced.
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