The EFL have confirmed that the fixture schedule will resume on Tuesday evening, with tributes paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen’s state funeral will be held on September 19 at Westminster Abbey, and the Premier League schedule for this weekend, particularly the games in London, is in doubt.
However, The EFL have confirmed that the “fixture programme will return as scheduled” from Tuesday, and there will be tributes to Her Majesty around the country.
“The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday 13 September, with tributes to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, to be paid at grounds around the country,” the statement said.
“A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums.
The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday 13 September, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country.#EFL https://t.co/wRcYiTmWk9
— EFL Communications (@EFL_Comms) September 12, 2022
“With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and Clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.
“Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols.”
EFL Championship Fixtures
On Tuesday evening, Blackburn Rovers will host Watford, Huddersfield Town will host Wigan Athletic, Stoke City will travel to Hull City, Middlesbrough will host Cardiff City, Sheffield United will travel to Swansea City, and Preston North End will host Burnley.
There will also be 12 League One games on Tuesday, as well as 12 League Two games, with all teams given the go-ahead to play at this point.
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However, there is still uncertainty surrounding this weekend’s Premier League games because the league hasn’t yet indicated that the matches will definitely take place.
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