Abandoned Bournemouth v Luton in Premier League to be replayed in full after Tom Lockyer collapse
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Published 20/12/2023 at 18:35 GMT
Bournemouth's Premier League clash against Luton will be replayed in full. The match was abandoned after Hatters captain Tom Lockyer collapsed following a cardiac arrest. The game was all square at 1-1 when play was stopped in the 59th minute. The club have called for patience as he continues his recovery. A date is yet to be set for the rearranged fixture.
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The Premier League have confirmed that Bournemouth's fixture against Luton will be replayed in full.
The original game at Dean Court on Saturday was abandoned after 59 minutes when Hatters captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.
It was later revealed that he had suffered a cardiac arrest, and the club have called for patience as he continues his recovery.
The visitors had looked to be heading for a crucial three points at one stage, thanks to taking a 1-0 lead through Elijah Adebayo's early goal, but that strike was cancelled out when Dominic Solanke equalised for the Cherries in the second half.
Shortly afterwards, Lockyer fell to the ground in an off-the-ball incident, with Bournemouth midfielder Phillip Billing having to alert the officials as to what had happened.
The Welsh international then required extensive treatment on the field before being carried off on a stretcher and being taken to hospital.
Luton's players and manager Rob Edwards return to the field shortly after the abandonment had been confirmed for a lack of honour, where they thanked the Bournemouth fans for their support and were clearly feeling the emotion of the occasion.
A date is yet to be set for the rearranged fixture, but the Premier League have confirmed it will not restart after 59 minutes at 1-1.
"The game will be rescheduled for later in the season, with a date to be confirmed following consultation with relevant parties," they said in a statement.
"The decision to abandon the match in the 59th minute was made collectively between the match officials, players, managers from both clubs and the Premier League.
"The League would like to thank the medical staff and all those involved for their swift actions in responding to what was an extremely upsetting situation for everyone.
"We wish Tom a continued recovery and our thoughts are with him, his family and all those at Luton Town FC."
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