Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapses on pitch as Premier League game vs Bournemouth abandoned
16 December 2023, 16:48 | Updated: 16 December 2023, 22:45
The Luton captain collapsed mid-way through the second half of their Premier League tie with Bournemouth after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton has been abandoned after the Hatters' captain, Tom Lockyer, collapsed on the pitch.
As Lockyer received medical treatment on the field, both sets of players were taken off the pitch with the score at 1-1.
Both sets of players were taken off midway through the second half as Lockyer received medical treatment.
Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher.
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) December 16, 2023
He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.… pic.twitter.com/YCTiHtH5Nx
Lockyer previously collapsed during Luton's play-off final win against Coventry in May but was given the all clear to play after having heart surgery.
After receiving treatment, he was eventually taken off on a stretcher and was applauded by all sections of the ground.
Once the match had officially been called-off, players from both teams returned to the pitch to thank fans for their support.
In a statement, the Premier League said: "The match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town FC has been abandoned due to a player medical incident. "Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today's match."
