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Sam Frost

EFL confirms decision for Bristol City and Bristol Rovers' midweek games at Norwich and Ipswich

Bristol City and Bristol Rovers' midweek fixtures are set to go ahead as scheduled, the EFL has confirmed.

The round of fixtures over the weekend was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, with the football authorities choosing to call off all fixtures from Premier League to the grassroots level as a mark of respect.

Provided the required policing and Safety Advisory Group arrangements can be put in place – with a national policing plan in action in the wake of the Queen's death, meaning some officers have been mobilised elsewhere – Rovers' trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town on Tuesday and City's game against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Wednesday will go ahead as planned.

The national anthem God Save The King will be sung before all games this week as football returns to action.

"The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday, September 13, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country," a spokesman said.

"A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the national anthem to be played in stadiums.

"With a national policing plan now in operation, the league and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures. Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols."

City were due to play Preston North End at Ashton Gate on Saturday, with Rovers' set to for a trip to MK Dons, and those games are yet to be rearranged.

Uncertainty remains over next weekend's matches due to possible police requirements ahead of the Queen's funeral on September 19. Rovers host Lincoln City while City travel to Burnley.

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