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The opening weekend of the Women's Super League has been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The opening weekend of the Women's Super League has been postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

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WSL opening weekend postponed

The Women’s Super League have postponed this weekend’s opening round of fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The UK’s longest-serving monarch passed away on Thursday afternoon aged 96, bringing an end to 70 years on the throne.

The women’s top flight have united with the men’s Premier League and English Football League in cancelling this weekend’s fixtures as a mark of respect for the Queen’s service to the nation.

A statement from the FA read: "Her Majesty the Queen was a long-standing patron of the Football Association and has left a lasting and incredible legacy on our national game.

"As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, English football has united to postpone all football fixtures between September 9-11.

"The FA can confirm that all football fixtures across the Women’s Super League, Women’s Championship, the Women’s FA Cup and the FA Trophy will be postponed this weekend.

"Our thoughts remain with our president, HRH the Duke of Cambridge, and the whole of the royal family during this time."

England captains pay their respects

Leah Williamson has paid an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Leah Williamson has paid an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

England national team captains Leah Williamson and Harry Kane have paid tribute to the Queen.

An emotional reflection by Euro 2022-winning skipper Williamson on Instagram read: "A constant presence of grace and decency in a world that continued to change around her.

"To comprehend the loss of our Queen is almost impossible, because it seemed, and we hoped, she could reign forever.

"A wonderful monarch but an exceptional person. A light so bright, she gave us hope when there seemed to be none, a warm voice amongst times of despair.

"A Queen who unified her people and whose spirit made her appear as one of us. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II."

Men’s captain Kane tweeted: "My thoughts are with the Royal Family at this very difficult time.

"The Queen was an amazing inspiration and will be remembered for her incredible years of service to this country. Rest in peace, Your Majesty."

Ronaldo mourns 'irreplaceable loss'

Cristiano Ronaldo is among football's other stars to pay his respects
Cristiano Ronaldo is among football's other stars to pay his respects

Cristiano Ronaldo was also among those to pay their respects as the Manchester United forward mourned the UK’s "irreplaceable loss".

The 37-year-old said on Instagram: "Seven years of my career were played in the Premier League, making this my eighth season living in England.

"Throughout these years, I’ve felt the everlasting love of the UK for it’s Queen, and how important Her Majesty was and will forever be to the British people. 

"I pay my respect to her memory and I mourn this irreplaceable loss with the country that I’ve learned to call home. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family."

Hasenhuttl bids for consistency

Ralph Hasenhuttl wants his Southampton team to be more consistent
Ralph Hasenhuttl wants his Southampton team to be more consistent

Ralph Hasenhuttl has challenged his Southampton side to be more consistent after a mixed start to the season.

The Saints have claimed two league wins this campaign but suffered defeat in each of their following top-flight fixtures.

They most recently came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 before going down 1-0 at Wolves last weekend.

The South Coast club were due to face Brentford tomorrow but the game has now been postponed along with the rest of the Premier League's schedule following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Austrian boss, 55, said: "You can maybe say that we don’t do as well by giving away the lead too, this is the negative of being better in the second half.

"We definitely deserved more than we have got [at Wolves] and we had chances for more than one goal there and this is a positive thing, but in the end, the result is a loss.

"We have to be clear in the message during the week [in training] that everything wasn’t so good, because after half-time we had two or three situations where we could have conceded a second goal and then the game is gone.

"And it is not only about taking more risks and going for the equaliser, you have to be careful and to have a good balance. 

"This was not always there, so we have been very critical. With how we played against Wolves, we know that we can do it better."

Wales and Scotland learn World Cup play-off opponents

Wales qualified for their first ever tournament play-off after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday
Wales qualified for their first ever tournament play-off after a 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday

Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina while Scotland have been drawn to face Austria in the first round of the Women's World Cup play-offs.

The home nation pair will look to win their one-legged ties on October 6 in order to progress to the next round.

Victory for Wales, who are set to appear in their first ever tournament play-off, will earn them a trip to face Switzerland for a place at next summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Scotland will face Republic of Ireland on home soil should they get the better of Austria.

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