Sunderland’s League One match against Burton suspended for over 50 minutes by medical emergency after fan fell ill and had to be taken to hospital
- Referee Robert Lewis paused proceedings in the fourth minute after a fan fell ill
- The game was held up while stewards cleared a path for the emergency services
- Stricken supporter received medical treatment before he was taken to hospital
Sunderland’s match with Burton Albion was temporarily suspended on Tuesday night due to a medical emergency in the stands.
The players were just four minutes into the League One fixture when referee Robert Lewis paused proceedings after a fan fell ill in the West Stand.
Both teams were ordered to return to the changing rooms while stewards cleared a path to allow emergency services access to the stricken supporter.
Sunderland’s match with Burton Albion was suspended due to a medical emergency
The game was held up for around 50 minutes while the fan received treatment before he was eventually taken to the hospital.
A notice inside the Stadium of Light was shared on the scoreboard, informing fans the ‘temporary suspension’ came as a result of a medical emergency and that play was expected to restart shortly.
Sunderland also shared an update on social media, posting: “There is a break in play due to a medical emergency in the stand.
The teams were just four minutes into the League One fixture when play was suspended
“Everyone at #SAFC sends the supporter our very best wishes.”
The game resumed after players took part in a 10-minute warm-up.
Ross Stewart’s last gasp-header earned a 1-1 draw for Sunderland after Cameron Borthwick-Jackson had fired the visitors ahead in the 53rd minute.
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