Medical emergency sees 30-minute stoppage in Championship clash
Oxford United confirmed a fan suffered a cardiac arrest as their 2-0 loss to Portsmouth was halted for thirty minutes due to the medical emergency. In the 15th minute at the Kassam Stadium, officials were made aware of the situation unfolding in the stands and called for a break in play. Oxford United’s match against Portsmouth was delayed due to a medical emergencyGetty The players were then taken from the field nine minutes later as medics continued to deal with the emergency. At 1:10pm, Oxford United confirmed the fan was ‘breathing and receiving medical care’ ahead of being taken to hospital for further monitoring. The match resumed five minutes later, with the game still scoreless. Portsmouth wrote on X: “We send our very best wishes.” Oxford have since released an update on the fan’s health and thanked all involved for their quick response. “Following a medical emergency which took place during today’s Sky Bet Championship game at home to Portsmouth, Oxford United can confirm a supporter suffered a cardiac arrest during the first half,” the statement read. “We are pleased to report they are now in a stable condition and receiving further treatment in hospital. “The Club would like to place on record our thanks to the onsite medical team from St John Ambulance and South Central Ambulance Service, Thames Valley Police, stadium stewards, and off duty paramedics who arrived on the scene within 30 seconds. “CPR was administered and the person concerned was eventually resuscitated, before being taken to hospital. “We would also like to thank the supporters in the area for the part they played, as well as the on-pitch referee team for taking the players off the pitch during this time.” Players were taken from the field at the Kassam Stadium before play was resumedGetty Second-half goals from Andre Dozzell and Mark O’Mahony sealed the three points for Portsmouth. The result moved John Mousinho’s side up to 36 points, two off of 17th-placed Oxford. The incident at the Kassam Stadium took place less than a month after a Portsmouth fan tragically passed away having been taken ill at Fratton Park during a match against Middlesbrough. Portsmouth and Middlesbrough’s fixture was due to kick off at 3pm on January 18. However, kickoff was delayed as a result of the medical emergency. Portsmouth later confirmed the worst possible outcome in a statement. John Mousinho guided Portsmouth to a valuable three pointsGetty “Portsmouth Football Club are devastated to report that a Pompey fan has died following a medical emergency at Fratton Park today,” the statement read. “The incident happened right at the start of the game, with the referee taking the players off the pitch to allow for treatment to be administered. “Despite the valiant attempts of the emergency services, the supporter unfortunately passed away. “Next of kin are aware. Our sincere thoughts and condolences go out to the supporter’s family and loved ones at this sad time. “We are grateful to all the Pompey and Middlesbrough fans inside the stadium for the compassion, patience and understanding they showed in such distressing circumstances.”
Oxford United confirmed a fan suffered a cardiac arrest as their 2-0 loss to Portsmouth was halted for thirty minutes due to the medical emergency.
In the 15th minute at the Kassam Stadium, officials were made aware of the situation unfolding in the stands and called for a break in play.
The players were then taken from the field nine minutes later as medics continued to deal with the emergency.
At 1:10pm, Oxford United confirmed the fan was ‘breathing and receiving medical care’ ahead of being taken to hospital for further monitoring.
The match resumed five minutes later, with the game still scoreless.
Portsmouth wrote on X: “We send our very best wishes.”
Oxford have since released an update on the fan’s health and thanked all involved for their quick response.
“Following a medical emergency which took place during today’s Sky Bet Championship game at home to Portsmouth, Oxford United can confirm a supporter suffered a cardiac arrest during the first half,” the statement read.
“We are pleased to report they are now in a stable condition and receiving further treatment in hospital.
“The Club would like to place on record our thanks to the onsite medical team from St John Ambulance and South Central Ambulance Service, Thames Valley Police, stadium stewards, and off duty paramedics who arrived on the scene within 30 seconds.
“CPR was administered and the person concerned was eventually resuscitated, before being taken to hospital.
“We would also like to thank the supporters in the area for the part they played, as well as the on-pitch referee team for taking the players off the pitch during this time.”
Second-half goals from Andre Dozzell and Mark O’Mahony sealed the three points for Portsmouth.
The result moved John Mousinho’s side up to 36 points, two off of 17th-placed Oxford.
The incident at the Kassam Stadium took place less than a month after a Portsmouth fan tragically passed away having been taken ill at Fratton Park during a match against Middlesbrough.
Portsmouth and Middlesbrough’s fixture was due to kick off at 3pm on January 18.
However, kickoff was delayed as a result of the medical emergency.
Portsmouth later confirmed the worst possible outcome in a statement.
“Portsmouth Football Club are devastated to report that a Pompey fan has died following a medical emergency at Fratton Park today,” the statement read.
“The incident happened right at the start of the game, with the referee taking the players off the pitch to allow for treatment to be administered.
“Despite the valiant attempts of the emergency services, the supporter unfortunately passed away.
“Next of kin are aware. Our sincere thoughts and condolences go out to the supporter’s family and loved ones at this sad time.
“We are grateful to all the Pompey and Middlesbrough fans inside the stadium for the compassion, patience and understanding they showed in such distressing circumstances.”
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