CHIPPENHAM Town's National League South fixture away against Braintree Town on Saturday has been postponed.

An announcement by the National League board confirmed none of its three divisions would feature over the course of September 9-10, as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, although games are expected to take place from Monday, September 12, it said.

The Premier League and English Football League have also made the decision to postpone all matches this weekend, with details regarding the date of the rearranged games to be announced at a later date.

A statement from the National League read: "Firstly, the National League sends sincere condolences of all Member Clubs on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Majesty King Charles III and the further Royal Family.

"Further to this morning’s statement by Debbie Hewitt, chair of The Football Association, all National League System, FA Trophy, and grassroots fixtures scheduled for this weekend will not take place as a mark of respect. The Queen was the FA’s patron, and Prince William is its President.

"At this moment National League fixtures will go ahead as planned from Monday 12 September onwards although we understand no sporting event of any kind will be permitted on the day of The Queen’s funeral.

"The decision to postpone this weekend’s fixtures is taken in line with guidance from the FA in consultation with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The League fully supports this stance."