Football fans have reacted angrily to what they called a 'classist' decision to cancel matches as a mark of respect to The Queen while other sports go ahead, with accusations of classism made.
Matches could also be cancelled next weekend over fears police forces will be dangerously overstretched ahead of The Queen's funeral on Monday September 19.
The security operation around the funeral is expected to be the biggest in British history, involving around 10,000 police officers every day, as millions arrive in London to pay their respects to the country's longest-serving monarch.
Police and security forces are meeting to discuss plans for the funeral and the days before and after.