London (AFP) – Wolves’ Premier League match against Sheffield United has been moved “as a mark of respect” to avoid a clash with the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday.
Prince Philip’s funeral is due to begin at 1400GMT, and a national minute’s silence will be held at that time.
Wolves’ meeting with bottom-of-the-table United had been due to kick off at Molineux at 1400 GMT, but will instead start at 1915 GMT.
“As a mark of respect for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Premier League has rescheduled the match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United due to be played on Saturday 17 April at 15:00 BST,” a Premier League statement said on Monday.
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