LUTON’S Premier League clash with Bournemouth was abandoned this afternoon after Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.
The match was stopped in the 59th minute as medics tended to Lockyer, who collapsed off the ball.
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Luton boss Rob Edwards immediately ran onto the pitch to tell players to make way for the medical team.
Both teams were then sent back to the changing rooms before Lockyer was carried off to a standing ovation at the Vitality stadium.
An immediate update from the Luton X account read: “There’s a break in play as Tom Lockyer seeks medical attention. We are all with you, Locks.”
The match was abandoned shorty before 5pm.
As fans began leaving the stadium, an emotional Edwards walked round the pitch to applaud them.
Sky Sports’ Gary Taphouse has since reported that the defender is “alert and responsive”.
And broadcaster Bianca Westwood revealed that he was “sitting up and talking”.
The football world immediately rallied round to show support for Lockyer, with England legend Gary Lineker tweeting: “Tom Lockyer has been stretchered off. Difficult to be sure if that’s good news but let’s hope so.”
John Terry wrote: “Praying for Tom Lockyer .”
While Ashley Young commented: “Thoughts and Prayers with Tom Lockyer and his family.”
It is currently unclear whether or not the fixture will be rescheduled and replayed.
Prior to the medical emergency, Luton were holding Bournemouth to a 1-1 draw.
Elijah Adebayo stunned fans when he broke the deadlock within the opening three minutes.
But Dominic Solanke netted the equaliser after half time.
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