Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

EFL Statement | Death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

The EFL has issued the following statement to supporters following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, confirming that this weekend's fixture against Sheffield Wednesday has been postponed.

The club will provide a further update for supporters in due course regarding tickets and existing hospitality bookings for the Sheffield Wednesday fixture. EFL fixtures will recommence on Tuesday, 13 September - with the visit of Oxford United to Home Park.


"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.

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.

Details regarding rearranged games will be announced in due course."