Weymouth's National League South clash with Yeovil Town has been abandoned in the second-half after a medical incident in the stands. In a statement, Weymouth said: "Due to the medical emergency that took place in the stadium this afternoon, we can confirm that today's game has been abandoned.
"A further announcement will later take place. Our thoughts go out to the casualty and their loved ones."
The game was stopped 75 minutes in with Weymouth a goal ahead against the league leaders. The players were taken off the pitch, with the match ultimately being called off as an air ambulance landed on the pitch to help treat the ill supporter, who is understood to be a Yeovil Town fan.
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In a video message on Weymouth's social media accounts, club chairman Paul Maitland confirmed the fan was on their way to hospital. And he revealed that it was the referee's decision to abandon the game.
"Unfortunately there was a medical incident late on in the game that required an air ambulance to attend. That caused the game to be halted while that person received medical treatment," Maitland said.
"That person is now on their way to hospital but because of the length of time that was involved, the referee deemed that the game needed to be abandoned. The club has already been in contact with the National League to understand what happens next.
"It's not a situation we are used to. So at the moment, the game has been abandoned, whether the game has to be replayed or whether the result stands or what action comes next will be deemed by the National League.
"I'm guessing because of the point of the season we're at, that decision will be made quite promptly. As soon as we know where we stand we will obviously make a further statement to supporters. As a club what I would like to do at this point is offer our best wishes to the person who fell ill.
"We wish them a speedy recovery and apologise to those who have been affected by the events of today's game. It's one of those circumstances that we have just had to deal with. I thank both sets of supporters for the way they handled themselves."
Yeovil are currently top of the National League South table and had the chance to confirm their promotion with a win. Weymouth meanwhile are midtable in the the sixth tier.
The FA's rules state that abandoned games will be replayed unless the competition rules state otherwise. Including today, Yeovil have five matches left to play this season, while Weymouth have six.
