Leeds United Under-21s Premier League 2 fixture against West Bromwich Albion Under-21s tonight has been called off following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
In a statement posted to the club's website, it read:
"West Bromwich Albion Under-21s against Leeds United Under-21s has been postponed, following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
"The match was originally scheduled to take place at the Hawthorns on Friday 9th September, 7pm.
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"The game will now be rescheduled, which will be communicated to supporters when confirmed."
Fans and clubs alike are still waiting for an announcement over whether Premier League games will be postponed or whether they'll go ahead this weekend, although EFL games Norwich v Burnley and Tranmere v Stockport were postponed in a decision made last night.
Historically, after the death of George VI in 1952, rugby and hockey fixtures were called off, while football matches went ahead. Fans sang Abide With Me and the national anthem before kick off at matches.
Following Princess Diana's death on Sunday, August 31, 1997, the Liverpool vs Newcastle United Premier League match scheduled to kick off later that day was postponed.
Football League fixtures the following weekend were moved to avoid clashing with Diana's funeral. The Premier League was on an international break.
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