Women’s Super League fixtures this weekend have been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Football Association confirmed on Friday that matches due to take place in the coming days have been called off as a mark of respect.
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died on Thursday aged 96 at Balmoral Castle, after reigning for 70 years.
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An FA statement read: “Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indelible legacy on our national game.
“As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between 9-11 September.
“The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women's Super League, Barclays Women's Championship, the Vitality Women's FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, will be postponed this weekend.
“We can also confirm that all football fixtures across the National League System (NLS), Steps 1-6, including the Vanarama National Leagues, the Women's Football Pyramid (WFP), Tiers 3-7, and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.
“The Premier League and the EFL have all confirmed that their fixtures this weekend will be rescheduled for a later date.
“All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park will continue to fly at half-mast over the weekend. Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the Royal Family during this time.”
Arsenal Women were due to kick off their WSL season away at Manchester City on Sunday. A statement from the Gunners said: “Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, our Premier League and Women’s Super League matches scheduled for this weekend have been postponed.
“The fixtures will be rescheduled, and ticket holders will receive further information in due course. Information about forthcoming matches, including Academy fixtures will be shared on arsenal.com.”
Tottenham Women were due to take on Manchester United at home while Chelsea Women were set to face West Ham United Women. All matches will now be rescheduled.
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