DISCUSSIONS are being held on whether this weekend's EFL games will still go ahead following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Football League say 'an appropriate announcement will be made at the 'earliest opportunity'.
The EFL released a statement shortly after Her Majesty's passing was announced, earlier this evening.
They have since confirmed that the Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County games scheduled for tomorrow night have been postponed as a mark of respect.
Colchester United are due to travel to play Barrow in League Two, on Saturday.
But talks will now determine whether that and other fixtures will take place, with an announcement likely to be made tomorrow morning.
Colchester United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
— Colchester United FC (@ColU_Official) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family and we join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty. pic.twitter.com/IVYHJrqL1s
EFL chairman Rick Parry said in a statement: “Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II.
“Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction.
“The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup Finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service.
“The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup.
“On behalf of the League and its Clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II.
“The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our Clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.”
The EFL and its Clubs are truly saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96.
— EFL (@EFL) September 8, 2022
Our collective thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. https://t.co/aEmFQnIRce
Colchester United have paid tribute to the Queen, in a statement on social media.
They said: 'Colchester United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
'Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family and we join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.'
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