Premier League fixtures next week are also set to be postponed as a 'major concern' has been highlighted

The Premier League could decide to postpone a second round of scheduled fixtures amid 'major concerns' over whether any matches should be played following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to reports. The country's longest-serving monarch died at her Balmoral residence in Scotland while surrounded by close members of the royal family, with Buckingham Palace confirming the news by issuing an official statement on Thursday evening.

His death saw the round of this weekend's Premier League games postponed on Friday morning before the EFL followed suit shortly after. There is now a feeling that next week's matches will also be pushed back following the sad news on Thursday, according to the .

It is said that 'major concerns' have arisen over the likelihood of matches being played next weekend if police are redeployed en masse to London ahead of the Queen's funeral. An announcement on the situation has yet to be made by the Premier League or the EFL, with only this weekend's matches having been postponed as things stand.

European matches involving Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham United all took place on Thursday night after news of the Queen's death was announced. Moments of silence were held and tributes were paid by the vast majority of British clubs as a sign of respect for the monarch as the nation entered a 12-day period of mourning.

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However, it has now been decided that the Professional Football Pyramid matches will not take place this weekend, with the Premier League issuing a statement on the matter on Friday morning.

"At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," it read.

"To honor his extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League round of play will be postponed, including Monday night's game."

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The EFL have also opted to postpone their scheduled fixtures over the weekend, with all league, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 games suspended.

"This matches the approach the Premier League and the FA will take with their competitions this weekend," read a statement on the.

"Further information on how football, clubs and their supporters will commemorate Her Majesty's reign will be confirmed in due course. Details of rearranged matches will be announced in due course."