The match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth was abandoned due to a medical emergency in the stands, leading to both teams being escorted off the pitch.
Both sides entered the game at The Valley with hopes of securing a win to boost their positions in the Championship table. However, after just 12 minutes of play, the game was stopped due to a medical incident in the Covered End.
A medical team swiftly attended to the fan, who received treatment for several minutes. The players were eventually asked to leave the pitch as the distressing situation unfolded amongst the spectators. After an additional four minutes of treatment, the supporter was stretchered away by paramedics.
Charlton released a statement on X, saying: “Due to a medical emergency in the crowd, today’s match has been abandoned. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
“Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to the supporter affected and thank our medical team and first responders. Information on when the match will be rescheduled will be announced in due course.”
Portsmouth posted on their X page: “This afternoon’s match at The Valley has been abandoned due to a medical incident in the crowd.”
Adding: “Our thoughts and best wishes are with the individual involved. The club will provide information on a new date for the fixture and ticketing arrangements in due course.”
Fans also send their best wishes to the supporter on X, one user said: “The right decision, wishing the supporter a speedy recovery and thoughts are with there friends and family. Praying there ok.”
A second wrote: “Some things are much bigger than football, thinking of that supporter and sending best wishes.”
Prior to kick-off, a minute’s applause was observed in memory of former Charlton players Billy Bonds and Marvin Hinton. Bonds, who passed away last weekend at the age of 79, received tributes from across the football community.
Hinton, who also had a successful stint with Chelsea, making 344 appearances and winning three trophies, passed away earlier this week at the age of 85.