Kick-off between West Brom and Bristol City was delayed until 3.15pm, due to a medical emergency involving a home fan; the second half was then delayed due to a separate medical emergency in the away end; West Brom confirm both are fans conscious in hospital and awaiting treatment
Saturday 23 October 2021 18:38, UK
West Brom's Championship game against Bristol City was delayed by 15 minutes after a medical emergency involving a home fan.
The Baggies, who beat Bristol City 3-0 at The Hawthorns, confirmed the delay in an initial statement on Twitter, with the match kicking off at the revised time of 3.15pm.
The spectator was carried away on a stretcher but was conscious and gave a thumbs-up gesture to the crowd on the way out, before a second delay to begin the second half when a Bristol City fan was taken ill in the away end.
In an update posted after full-time, West Brom confirmed both fans had been taken to hospital and remained conscious.
The statement read: "We are pleased to report the two supporters who were taken ill at today's game are conscious in hospital, where they will now receive further treatment.
"We wish them each a speedy recovery. We would also like to thank both sets of fans for their patience and understanding."
The respective delays came after 10 minutes of first-half stoppage time were played, largely due to an injury to City defender Nathan Baker.
The incidents were also less than a week after a similar situation involving a Newcastle supporter during their 3-2 home Premier League defeat to Tottenham last Sunday.
