BOLTON’S League One clash against Charlton suspended due to a medical emergency with a fan taken to hospital.
Play was halted in the early stages of the game between two teams chasing promotion to the Championship.
Only 1min 43secs had been played before the whistle was blown.
Bolton posted on X: “There has been a stoppage in play due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
“We will update as and when we know more.”
Supporters rushed to post their well-wishes to the fan on social media.
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Meanwhile inside the Toughsheet Community Stadium, the person was given a round of applause by both sets of fans as they were moved by medics.
The Bolton News reports that the “person [was] now being moved on a backboard to the stretcher at the side of the stand. They are being moved to the tunnel area.”
The match restarted after a delay of around eight minutes, with the club then posting: “The game has now resumed.
“Our thoughts are with the supporter who has fell ill and we will update when we hear more on the situation.”
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Charlton also posted on X, writing: “We send our best wishes to the supporter impacted.”
At half-time, Wanderers gave a further update, posting: “Following a medical incident in the crowd during the opening minutes of tonight’s game, Wanderers can confirm that a supporter has been taken to Bolton Hospital for further treatment.
“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the supporter.”
Bolton are currently sitting two places outside the play-off spots in League One.
Manager Ian Evatt has come in for some criticism from fans for his side’s inconsistent form this season.
They have lost three, won two and drawn one of their last six league games.
Charlton, meanwhile, are also chasing the play-offs, currently in 11th spot with 35 points from their 25 games played.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
