EFL issues statement ahead of Bolton Wanderers' clash vs Cheltenham Town after Queen's death

The EFL will discuss with the Government over whether fixtures will take place in the immediate aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon.

Bolton Wanderers are poised to be away to Cheltenham Town this Saturday, before heading to MK Dons on Tuesday, September 13. The EFL said an announcement will be made at the 'earliest opportunity' regarding fixtures with discussions taking place with the Government and wider sports sector.

Friday's EFL games - Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County - were postponed as a mark of respect. An EFL update said decisions regarding the rest of the weekend's fixtures will take place on Friday morning in consultation with the DCMS and other sports.

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EFL chair Rick Parry said: “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.”

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