EPL MATCHES POSTPONED OVER QUEEN'S PASSING

Matches in the English Premier League have been postponed due to the death of the Queen.

The Premier League has confirmed that this weekend's games will be rescheduled "to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

On Friday morning, an official statement was issued.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters stated: "We and our clubs would like to thank Her Majesty for her long and unwavering service to our country.

"As our longest-serving monarch, she is an inspiration and leaves an incredible legacy after a life of service.

"This is a tremendously sad time not only for the country, but also for the millions of people around the world who admired her, and we join in mourning her passing."

More information on Premier League fixtures during the period of mourning will be provided as it becomes available