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A statement released by the EFL tonight indicated discussions with the government and the ‘sports sector’ will decide the way forward in the wake of this evening’s news.

A 10-day period of mourning has started following the Queen’s death at the age of 96 in Balmoral.

Pompey are due to travel to Barnsley this Saturday before going to Burton Albion next Tuesday with Plymouth visiting Fratton Park on September 17.

A statement from EFL chairman, Rick Parry, read: ‘Today, the EFL was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II. 

‘Over a 70-year reign, Her Majesty proudly served the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with distinction. 

‘The Queen had a keen interest in sport including football. Her Majesty attended numerous FA Cup finals throughout her reign and was an advocate for our national sport through her many years of service.

‘The Monarch was at Wembley Stadium in 1966 for perhaps our national game’s most famous moment to present captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet Trophy after England beat West Germany to win the World Cup.

‘On behalf of the League and its clubs, we join the rest of the nation and people across the world in mourning the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II. 

‘The thoughts of everybody at the EFL and our clubs are with the Royal Family at this sad time for our country.’

Consideration in respect of EFL fixtures will be discussed with the government and the wider sport sector during the period ahead and an appropriate announcement will be made at the earliest opportunity.