Millwall vs Sunderland clash suspended as concerned players call medics over to help supporter in stands

MILLWALL’S clash with Sunderland has been stopped due to a medical emergency.

The Championship clash was halted at The Den in the 41st minute as players called on the medics to attend to the supporter.

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Millwall’s clash with Sunderland was stopped near the end of the first halfCredit: PA
The players were taken off the field following the medical emergency

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The players were taken off the field following the medical emergencyCredit: PA

The referee then led the players off the field in stoppage time after they had been waiting by the technical area.

Millwall tweeted: “The players have left the pitch following a medical emergency in the crowd.

“We send our best wishes to those receiving attention.”

The game was 1-0 to Sunderland at the time of the incident – with Aaron Connolly having put the visitors ahead in the 10th minute.

Reacting to the news, one social media user said: “Fingers crossed for the fan involved.”

While another added: “Hope all ends up well šŸ™šŸ¼ Never want to see this.”

And a third replied: “Hope the people are well and sending best wishes šŸ’™āš½ļøšŸ’™šŸ˜€šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø.”

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