AFTER a three day break to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, football returns this week, with games going on across the country.

From the Premier League down to Sunday youth football, the weekend saw no football action as the sport opted to postpone fixtures across the board.

But the Football Association today confirmed that as of Monday, games would be played again but there will be no matches on the day of the Queen's funeral (Monday September 19).

A statement read: "We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone across our game for their support and understanding as we paid respect to our long-standing Patron of The Football Association, Queen Elizabeth II.

"All matches held at stadiums are subject to leagues and clubs working with the relevant authorities to stage these fixtures, as usual practice.

"We will be recommending to clubs, leagues and competitions across the country that a minute’s silence is observed before matches are played, and that black armbands should be worn where possible.

"All flags at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park will continue to fly at half-mast this week and over the weekend.

"The FA can also confirm that all scheduled football matches will be postponed on the day of Her Majesty the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September.

"Our thoughts at this time remain with His Majesty King Charles III, our president, HRH The Prince of Wales, and the whole of the Royal Family."