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Sam Frost

Bristol Rovers' game with MK Dons postponed as football pays its respect to the Queen

Bristol Rovers' match with MK Dons has been postponed after the Premier League and EFL announced all games across the country this weekend will be rescheduled in respect of the Queen.

The decision was made following a meeting on Friday morning between the government and various sporting bodies this morning. While the government advised games should be postponed, they confirmed the final decision would come down to the sporting bodies.

A statement posted by the EFL read: "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.

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