All matches postponed this weekend as football mourns The Queen's passing, aged 96

This weekend’s football fixtures have all been postponed as a mark of respect to allow us to mourn the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday afternoon.

The Football Association, The Premier League, The EFL, The National League and The Isthmian League have all issued statements to confirm that no football will be played this weekend as the United Kingdom mourns the passing of Elizabeth the Great, who sadly passed away in Balmoral, Scotland, ending 70 magnificent years of service on the thrown.

A statement from The Football Association said: "Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing Patron of The Football Association and has left a lasting and indeligle 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 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."

A statement from the Premier League said: “At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“To honour her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening’s game.”

Richard Masters, Premier League Chief Executive, added: “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.”

Further updates regarding Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided in due course.

“Further to discussions on Friday morning, it has been determined that all EFL fixtures from 9-10 September will be postponed as a mark of respect by the National Sport to the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II,” said a statement from the EFL.

“This is aligned with the approach that the Premier League and The FA will take with their competitions this weekend.

“Further information, in respect of how football, clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty’s reign will be confirmed at an appropriate point.”

A National League statement said: “Firstly, the National League sends sincere condolences of all Member Clubs on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III and the further Royal Family.

“Further to this morning’s statement by Debbie Hewitt, chair of The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, and grassroots fixtures scheduled for this weekend will not take place as a mark of respect. The Queen was the FA’s patron, and Prince William is its President.

“At this moment National League fixtures will go ahead as planned from Monday 12 September onwards although we understand no sporting event of any kind will be permitted on the day of The Queen’s funeral.

“The decision to postpone this weekend’s fixtures is taken in line with guidance from the FA in consultation with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The League fully supports this stance.”

The Isthmian League added: “The League joins the world in mourning the passing of our Monarch.

"The Isthmian Football League sends the sincere condolences of the League and all member clubs on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and expresses thanks for a life of service to this country.

"Further to this morning’s statement by The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, and grassroots fixtures scheduled for this weekend will not take place as a mark of respect.

"The Queen was the FA’s patron, and Prince William is its President.

"The FA Competitions Department will communicate with clubs who would have taken place in FA Trophy fixtures. The registration deadline for Trophy fixtures remains at 12 noon today, Friday 9 September.

"Currently, League fixtures will resume from Monday 12th September onwards. although we understand that no sporting event of any kind will take place on the day of the Queen’s funeral.

"The decision to cancel this weekend’s fixtures was taken in accordance with protocol, namely by the FA, in consultation with DCMS as the appropriate government body. It is one which the League fully supports.

"Should further statements from DCMS the FA be made, we will relay these to you, together with any implications any announcements may have for our competition."

God Save The Queen - Thank You Ma'am for everything that you have done for our beloved Great Britain.