WATCH: Doves released as part of tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Mansfield Town v Carlisle United

As football returned following the weekend's postponements, 96 doves were released into the air ahead of Carlisle United's game at Mansfield Town.

In a gesture arranged by home club director Paul Brown - a funeral director with local business A Wass - a bird representing each of Her Majesty's years was released from crates before the League Two game at the One Call Stadium.

After a minute's silence and the National Anthem, 96 doves are released here at Mansfield for #QueenElizabethII pic.twitter.com/QDtUWSBxtZ

— Jon Colman (@joncolman) September 13, 2022

It was part of a range of commemorations to the Queen at the Tuesday night match.

Mansfield shelved their usual music selections to be played over the public address system - instead playing classical and traditional numbers, including Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

Players line up for the minute's silence (Image: Richard Parkes)

The Stags also did not display their usual advertising on the big screen, instead reserving the space for a written tribute to the Queen, who died last Thursday.

The message on the big screen at Mansfield (Image: Richard Parkes)

Players and other club officials wore black armbands, while there was a well-observed minute's silence before the game.

Paul Simpson and his United staff sing the national anthem (Image: Richard Parkes)

Fans and players then sang the national anthem - the first time God Save the King had been sung at football grounds since 1952 - before the game got under way.

The match ended in a 0-0 draw.