Earlier this afternoon it had been announced that all football in Britain, from grassroots up to the Premier League, is to be postponed for the weekend following the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away aged 96.

Downing Street had confirmed that there is no obligation to postpone events or sporting fixtures during the mourning period for the Queen’s death.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “There is no requirement, or obligation, to cancel or postpone events or sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues, during this period. It’s at the discretion of individual organisations.

“They may wish to consider cancelling or postponing, particularly on the day of the state funeral, but they are under no obligation to do so.”

However, the governing bodies made the call and Reading's trip to Watford tomorrow is one of hundreds of matches cancelled following the news.

A controversial subject with valid arguments on both sides of the discussion, Royals fans are split on whether the matches should have been played in her memory or if it was more respectful to take a pause.

It was not only on Twitter that we gauged reaction, with many replying on Facebook.

Vicki Bendall said: "Thinking not only of the fans, but also the players and officials and all others working at the stadium, my mind is not completely in work today, so I’m doing easy admin tasks, I just don’t think I could give my all when I feel so sad, so I think yes, the right decision."

Meanwhile, John Burridge responded: "Ask yourself, what would the Queen have wanted. She would want life to go on as normal. They’ve got it wrong."

Despite comments arguing both sides, the Reading Chronicle poll is much more conclusive.

More than 500 responded on Twitter within four hours and 79 per cent felt that the match should carry on as normal.