WANDERERS will learn early on Friday whether this weekend’s game at Cheltenham Town will be postponed in light of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

The EFL confirmed on Thursday evening that all Friday fixtures will be cancelled but the organisation has stopped short of postponing all weekend fixtures for the time being.

A statement read: "As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II earlier today, the EFL has confirmed that its fixtures scheduled for tomorrow evening (Friday 9 September) – Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County - have been postponed.

"A determination regarding the remainder of this weekend’s scheduled fixtures will be made following a review of the official mourning guidance, in addition to further consultation with DCMS and other sports on Friday morning."

The EFL will take advice from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and other major sporting organisations, such as the Premier League, before coming to a final decision.

It is understood that the DCMS will not make postponements mandatory, and will only issue guideline advice.

Ian Evatt’s side are due to play at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon and also face an away game at MK Dons on Tuesday, September 13.

A statement from the EFL released on Thursday read: "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."

Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL, expressed his own sadness, adding: “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.”