The Premier League has officially declared that the full match between Bournemouth and Luton Town will be rescheduled and played anew.
Last week’s match between the two teams was halted after Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a serious medical emergency on the field. Lockyer collapsed and experienced a cardiac arrest, prompting both teams to leave the pitch, leading to the game’s abandonment. At the time of suspension, the scoreline stood at 1-1 after 59 minutes of play.
After careful consideration, the league authorities, as stated on their official website, have confirmed that the fixture will be replayed at a later date in the ongoing season. However, the specific date for the rescheduled match is yet to be finalized.
While Lockyer is reported to be recuperating after the alarming incident, there is no official update regarding his potential return to playing. The details about his future in the sport remain undisclosed.
Following the abandonment of their recent match, Bournemouth currently occupies the 14th position in the league table after playing 16 games. Meanwhile, newly-promoted Luton Town remains in the relegation zone, positioned 18th with only nine points secured by so far.