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Fulham's encounter with Blackpool suspended after medical emergency in stands

Fulham's encounter against Blackpool has been suspended following a medical emergency in the stands.



Fulham's encounter against Blackpool has been suspended following a medical emergency in the stands.

Fulham took an early lead on the sixth minute of the match, through a goal from Aleksander Mitrovic. However, the match was halted shortly afterwards, as the referee was alerted to an incident in the stands in the 16th minute.

A spectator in the Hammersmith End had reportedly taken ill, resulting in both sets of players making their way off the field while the medical emergency is seen to.

Fulham Blackpool 2HJFFCJ Craven Cottage, Fulham, London, UK. 29th Jan, 2022. EFL Championship football, Fulham versus Blackpool; Blackpool medical staff run to attend a medical emergency amongst the fans. Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News

The match was a much more cagey affair after it resumed, as both sides created a few chances. Blackpool would ultimately secure the draw in the second half, through the boot of Josh Bowler with just under an hour played.

A similar incident has also taken place at Boundary Park, where Oldham's League Two game against Rochdale was halted. Oldham said the fan was responsive and receiving treatment.

"A heartfelt thank you to supporters who alerted it quickly to the stewards and medical team in the Main Stand Upper,' Oldham tweeted.

"We will try to provide a further update but he is back responsive and receiving treatment."

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