EFL Fixtures to Resume on Tuesday - Ipswich Town News
The EFL has confirmed that its fixture programme, including the Blues' home game against Bristol Rovers, will restart from Tuesday.
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty The Queen, who died on Thursday, the EFL’s matches on Friday and Saturday were postponed, including Town’s home match against Cambridge United.
But it has now been confirmed that Tuesday’s matches, including the Pirates' visit to Portman Road, will go ahead as scheduled.
An EFL statement reads: "The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday 13th September, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country.
"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.”
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