Two separate Premier League matches delayed by medical emergencies

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Dan Burke·1 December 2021

Two separate Premier League matches delayed by medical emergencies

Two Premier League matches were temporarily suspended on Wednesday night by medical emergencies in the crowd.

Shortly after kick-off in the fixture between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road, the match was stopped and both teams were taken off the field while medics treated a supporter who had collapsed in the Graham Taylor Stand.

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The players have returned to the field in preparation of play resuming. Our thoughts are with the fan – who had a cardiac arrest but has now been stabilised – and all those affected. Thank you to the medical staff, players and fans for their quick response. 💛
– Wednesday, 1 December 2021

And then elsewhere, the second half of Southampton’s game with Leicester at St Mary’s was also delayed due to a medical emergency in the crowd there.

There will be a delay to kick-off for the second half due to a medical emergency in the stands. #SouLei
– Wednesday, 1 December 2021

Earlier this season, Newcastle’s match with Tottenham also had to be stopped for around 20 minutes while a Newcastle fan received emergency medical assistance for a heart problem.