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SPFL matches get green light to return after weekend postponement following Queen's death

Ayr United and Kilmarnock will be back in action this weekend, along with the rest of the clubs in Ayrshire.

The SPFL have confirmed that scheduled matches will go ahead this week after a break in respect of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday.

The West of Scotland League will also recommence following their break.

Kilmarnock head to Livingston in the Scottish Premiership, whilst Ayr face a trip to Kirkcaldy to take on Raith Rovers in the Championship.

The news also means Auchinleck Talbot, Cumnock, Darvel and Kilwinning Rangers' first round Scottish Cup ties won't be affected.

An SPFL statement read: "Following confirmation of the postponement of all fixtures in the professional game across Scotland last weekend as a mark of respect for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we can confirm the intention for the professional game to resume as normal.

"Fixtures will go ahead, subject to Police Scotland resourcing, with the caveat that any fixtures under the professional banner be rescheduled if they fall on Monday, September 19, the day of Her Majesty’s funeral.

"This week, as a mark of respect and in keeping with the period of National Mourning, home clubs may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem just ahead of kick-off, and players may wish to wear black armbands.

"We thank clubs and league organisations for the mark of respect shown at the weekend and for their efforts in resuming the professional game fixture schedule."

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