EFL release fresh update over status of Blackpool's upcoming games against Rotherham United and Millwall

The weekend’s programme was postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

In a fresh update, the EFL has now confirmed action will resume in midweek, beginning on Tuesday.

Michael Appleton’s side, however, make the trip to the New York Stadium on Wednesday night.

As for next weekend’s games, the status of fixtures will be reviewed on a “case-by-case basis”.

Doubts continue to linger over Blackpool’s trip to the capital to face Millwall on Saturday given The Queen’s funeral takes place two days later on Monday, September 19.

Police resources are expected to be stretched in the capital, as confirmed in a recent statement from Millwall.

As for this week’s fixtures which are due to go ahead, the EFL has confirmed what tributes will take place for Her Majesty.

“The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday, September 13, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country,” the EFL said in a statement.

“A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums.

“With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.

“Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols.”

Should next week’s game against Millwall go ahead, Blackpool will now be able to make the journey to the capital via the train network.

It comes after the RMT’s planned strikes were cancelled as a mark of respect to Her Majesty.

Millwall boss Gary Rowett said his side are “planning for all eventualities”.

“We will have a plan based on what the week should look like and what it might look like, we have to be pretty fluid,” he told the South London Press.

"As long as we’ve got that plan we’ll be okay.”