Scottish football fixtures: SFA announce postponement of matches after Queen's death

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday at the age of 96, all Scottish professional football matches due to be played on Saturday have been called off.
By Craig Goldthorp
Published 9th Sep 2022, 13:17 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2022, 13:18 BST
The Queen had been on the throne for 70 years prior to her deathThe Queen had been on the throne for 70 years prior to her death
The Queen had been on the throne for 70 years prior to her death

This includes the entire Scottish Premiership card, the Championship, League One – featuring Falkirk v Alloa Athletic – and League Two, including Stenhousemuir’s trip to East Fife, plus the Lowland League East of Scotland League matches.

Scottish Football’s governing body, the Scottish Football Association, followed suit after the English Premier League and English Football League also confirmed they had called off the weekend’s scheduled fixtures. All fixtures will be rearranged for a later date.

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An SFA statement on Friday said: “Following meetings this morning, the Scottish FA, Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish Women’s Premier League, and Scottish Highland and Lowland Football Leagues have agreed that all professional football matches will be postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“This postponement will also incorporate the Women’s Scottish Cup fixtures this weekend.”

Rod Petrie, Scottish FA President, added: “We spoke with our counterparts across the UK this morning and in discussions with our colleagues across the professional game in Scotland it was agreed that this was the appropriate step to take following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“We will work with our clubs and members in the meantime to ensure appropriate steps are taken throughout the period of mourning.”

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Neil Doncaster, Chief Executive of the SPFL, said: “Following consultation with the UK and Scottish Governments, the Scottish FA, our counterparts at the EPL and others, we confirm that all SPFL fixtures scheduled for this weekend will be postponed as a mark of respect.

“The passing of The Queen, a constant in our lives for 70 years, is a profound and momentous occasion. It is therefore appropriate that professional football marks this event with all possible solemnity.

“We will update clubs and supporters when we have clarity over official arrangements for Her Majesty’s funeral.”

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