Queen’s death: UK govt announce decision on postponement of EPL matches | Full statement

The UK government have left the decision to postpone sporting fixtures this weekend up to individual organisations, in a statement released on Friday.

It however noted there is no obligation to cancel or postpone sporting fixtures this weekend following the death of the Queen.

It remains to be seen what the Premier League, English Football League and Football Association will decide to do.

A statement read: “There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period.

“This is at the discretion of individual organisations. As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral.

“They are under no obligation to do and this is entirely at the discretion of the individual organisations.

“If sporting fixtures or events are planned for the day of the State Funeral, organisations may want to adjust the event timings so they do not clash with the timings of the funeral services and associated processions.

“As a mark of respect, and in keeping with the tone of National Mourning, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or sporting fixtures, and players may wish to wear black armbands.”