Fan dies at Portsmouth FC home game
The Championship fixture against Middlesbrough was delayed while a supporter received medical attention.
Last updated 1st May 2025
A fan has died after a medical emergency at Fratton Park yesterday, Portsmouth FC has confirmed.
The incident happened seconds after the fixture, between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough. began. The referee took the players off the pitch to allow the supporter to receive medical attention.
Portsmouth confirmed in a statement on Saturday night that, despite attempts of the emergency services, the supporter unfortunately passed away.
Both clubs have have offered their condolences to the fan's loved ones.
In the statement, they said: "We are grateful to all the Pompey and Middlesbrough fans inside the stadium for the compassion, patience and understanding they showed in such distressing circumstances."