Luton captain Tom Lockyer recovering in hospital following cardiac arrest
The match was paused at 65 minutes to attend the medical emergency
Last updated 17th Dec 2023
Yesterday’s Premier League match between Luton and Bournemouth had to be abandoned due to Luton Captain Tom Lockyer suffering a cardiac arrest.
Lockyer was attended to by paramedics and staff in the second half, when the score was 1-1 with the clock paused at 65 minutes.
The defender was removed from the field of play on a stretcher surrounded by the medical team, and there was a standing ovation from the crowd.
After the players were taken off, the Premier League confirmed the match had been abandoned.
A statement from the Premier League read:
"The Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town FC has been abandoned due to a player medical incident.
"Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today's match."
Wales defender Lockyer had surgery to correct an atrial fibrillation in June after collapsing during Luton's Sky Bet Championship play-off final win against Coventry.
The Hatters captain returned to action for the start of the new season and had made 15 appearances so far in all competitions before Saturday's match.
Wales posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer."
Luton later confirmed Lockyer was "responsive" and had been taken to hospital.
"We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who is thankfully responsive and has been taken to hospital,"
"We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks' name inside the stadium at such a difficult time.
In the match Elijah Adebayo's headed home early in the first half to put Luton in front. Dominic Solanke equalised after the break before the match was abandoned after 65 minutes.