Charlton Athletic supporter dies after medical incident sees Portsmouth fixture abandoned
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A Charlton Athletic supporter has passed away in hospital after the meeting with Portsmouth was abandoned due to a medical incident.
Charlton Athletic have confirmed that a supporter who had experienced a medical emergency in the abandoned Championship fixture against Portsmouth today has passed away.
The Addicks met Pompey at The Valley in a 12:30 pm kick off but the match was halted in the 12th minute following an incident in the Covered End. Players from both sides initially waited on the pitch before referee Matthew Donohue told them to return to the dressing rooms.
The fixture was goalless at the time and was eventually abandoned nearly an hour after the incident occurred. Charlton Athletic have now confirmed that the supporter had passed away in hospital.
Charlton Athletic confirm death of supporter
A statement read: “The club are devastated to report that a Charlton Athletic supporter has died following a medical emergency during today’s game at The Valley against Portsmouth.
“The match was halted in the 12th minute while the supporter received treatment and was subsequently postponed. The club would like to thank the Charlton staff and first responders who did everything they could, but sadly the supporter later passed away in hospital.
“The club are grateful to supporters in attendance and the Portsmouth players and staff for their patience and understanding as this tragedy unfolded. Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
Portsmouth issue statement after match suspended
Portsmouth also released a statement after the tragic incident and said: “Pompey are devastated to learn that the Charlton supporter taken ill at today’s game has passed away. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their family and friends at this difficult time.”
The fixture between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth will be rearranged by the EFL in due course. Nathan Jones’ side play again at The Valley on Tuesday night when Middlesbrough visit the London outfit before travelling to Birmingham City next weekend.
There were two other second tier matches taking place at 12:30 pm today with Leicester City beating Derby County 3-1 at Pride Park and Watford getting the better of Norwich City with a 3-2 scoreline at Vicarage Road.
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