Sporting events called off following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sporting fixtures this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

All football has been postponed, including non-league football in Kent and grassroots games across the county.

Gillingham's League 2 game at Crawley, Maidstone's clash with Solihull in the National League plus the top two clash in National League South between Havant and Ebbsfleet were all due to take place.

A statement by the FA released on Friday morning said: "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.

"This follows Government guidance, which encourages sporting organisations to show respect in an appropriate way.

"The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, the Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the Isuzu FA Trophy, 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 (SCEFL), and matches across grassroots football in England will be postponed.

"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."

It means Isthmian Premier, FA Trophy and Southern Counties East matches are also postponed, along with the start of the Kent Youth League which was due to get under way on Sunday.

Rugby is still due to take place, with Canterbury taking on Tonbridge Juddians in National League 2 East. Canterbury say "A