English Premier League match called off after Luton captain Lockyer collapses

Tom Lockyer, 29, collapses on pitch during his team's Bournemouth fixture; player 'responsive,' Luton Town confirms

By Can Erozden

A Saturday English Premier League match was abandoned after Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch.

"The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton has been abandoned due to a player medical incident. Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today’s match," the league said on X.

Lockyer, a 29-year-old Welsh defender, got medical treatment on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher.

Luton confirmed that Lockyer is “thankfully responsive” and he was taken to hospital.

The score was 1-1 at Bournemouth when it was halted in the second half due to a medical emergency.

Lockyer had previously collapsed during a playoff final win this May over Coventry City.

A Luton player since 2020, Lockyer then underwent heart surgery to return to play football in June.

This season Lockyer has scored one goal in 14 Premier League matches for his club.

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