The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton, which was halted due to Tom Lockyer’s collapse, will be rescheduled and played in its entirety.

The Premier League has made a formal announcement stating that the entire Bournemouth versus Luton match will be played again. The original game, which occurred at Dean Court on Saturday, was abruptly stopped after 59 minutes due to an unfortunate event involving Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsing on the field.

At first, it appeared that Luton was on course to achieve a vital win, as they had gained a 1-0 advantage with Elijah Adebayo’s early goal. Nevertheless, Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke successfully leveled the score in the second half, negating Luton’s lead. Not long after, Lockyer tumbled down during an incident that happened away from the ball, causing Bournemouth midfielder Phillip Billing to inform the referees.

Lockyer, who represents Wales internationally, needed significant medical attention on the field before being carried off on a stretcher and transported to the hospital. Showing their appreciation and gratitude, Luton’s players and manager, Rob Edwards, came back to the field once the game was called off to acknowledge the support from the Bournemouth fans. The visible effect of the situation was clearly visible on their expressions. Although a new date for the postponed game has not been decided yet, the Premier League has announced that the match will not continue from the 59th minute with the score level at 1-1. In an official statement, they stated that the game will be rescheduled at a later time during the season, and the exact date will be determined after consulting with relevant parties. The decision to halt the match was made jointly by the match officials, players, managers, and the Premier League.

The League expressed its appreciation to the medical personnel and everyone involved for their quick reaction to the upsetting incident.