POOLE Pirates' trip to Leicester Lions this weekend has been postponed.

The two clubs were set to do battle in the first leg of their Knockout Cup semi-final at Paul Chapman & Sons Arena on Saturday evening (7pm).

However, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the meeting has now been rescheduled, for Saturday, September 17.

A statement from Pirates read: "Following the sad news of the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, announced on Thursday, Poole's scheduled KO Cup trip to Leicester on Saturday has been postponed, as a mark of respect."

Following that announcement, British Speedway Ltd confirmed no racing will take place anywhere over this weekend.

The statement read: "Meetings scheduled for Edinburgh on Friday, Leicester on Saturday, and Redcar and Kent on Sunday have been postponed.

"We are awaiting government guidance regarding future events, with further news expected shortly."

Pirates are next due in action away at Plymouth Gladiators on Tuesday evening.