02-08-2025
EFL game halted as air ambulance lands after fan falls ill before Newport County vs Notts County match
EFL game halted as air ambulance lands after fan falls ill before Newport County vs Notts County match (Image via Getty)
The League stopped due to one horrible incident. On Saturday, August 2 featured Newport County and Notts County in two football games. Originally set for 3 p.m. at Newport, Wales's Rodney Parade, the game was planned to begin.
Before kick-off, though, a supporter in the stands abruptly became quite sick. Assistance required two air ambulances to land directly on the ground. This emergency cleared the whole stadium and the game got under an hour later at 4 p.m. Each of the teams had this one as their first game of the fresh 2024–2025 season. Following the incident, fans were both surprised and worried for the afflicted individual.
Newport County vs Notts County
delayed after fan falls ill on pitch
The incident happened less than an hour before the League Two match was set to begin at Rodney Parade in Newport.
Both Newport County and Notts County players were already at the ground when the emergency took place. Medical teams rushed to help after a fan in the stands became seriously ill.
Two air ambulances landed directly on the pitch, stopping all preparations for the game. As a safety step, everyone inside the stadium, including fans and media, was asked to leave the stands.
Newport County confirmed the news on X (formerly Twitter). The club wrote:
'Due to a supporter being taken ill in the stands, an air ambulance has landed on the pitch.
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A delay to kick-off is likely, with more details to follow as soon as possible.'
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Later, the club added:
'Kick-off for today's match has now been scheduled for 4 PM. Everyone at Newport County sends their best wishes to the individual concerned. We'd also like to thank all of the supporters for their patience.'
Notts County also shared their thoughts:
'We await a further update on the condition of the supporter, who remains in our thoughts.'
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For both teams, this game was notable as it was the first League Two match for their new coaches. In a competitive game, David Hughes took charge of Newport County for the first occasion. Having been named in May, Martin Paterson, ex-Burton chief and aide to Phil Neville at Inter Miami, took over Notts County for first time since his June appointment.
Finishing 22nd last year, Newport County narrowly escaped relegation; Notts County finished fifth but lost in the play-offs. Both teams are aiming for better results this year. The condition of the sick fan is still to be updated.
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