Premier League: Suspended Bournemouth vs Luton Town match to be replayed later in the season

The match was suspended following the on-field medical emergency involving Luton Town skipper Tom Lockyer, who collapsed near the centre circle during the second half at the Vitality Stadium.

FILE PHOTO: Luton Town players applaud fans after returning to the pitch after the match is suspended after Tom Lockyer of Luton Town (not pictured) collapsed during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town at Vitality Stadium on December 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Premier League Board has decided that the suspended match on December 16 between AFC Bournemouth and Luton Town will be replayed in full later in the season.

The match was suspended following the on-field medical emergency involving Luton Town skipper Tom Lockyer, who collapsed near the centre circle during the second half at the Vitality Stadium.

Following the on-field medical emergency involving Luton player Tom Lockyer, the Premier League Board has decided last Saturday's @afcbournemouth v @LutonTown fixture will be replayed in full later in the season.

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— Premier League (@premierleague) December 20, 2023

With the score level at 1-1 in the 65th minute, the match was suspended by the officials. Both sides were sent to the dressing room before Lockyer was eventually stretchered off, surrounded by the medical team, and taken immediately to hospital.

The Welsh player had also collapsed in the Championship play-off final against Coventry at Wembley Stadium in May this year before being taken to the hospital.

It was later confirmed that the 29-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. However, Luton Town later confirmed that Lockyer is in stable condition.