A football match between Bromley and Yeovil was abandoned on Saturday (December 3) after the death of a supporter.

The National League game was cut short after just six minutes of play due to a medical emergency in the crowd.

Play briefly resumed at the Hayes Lane stadium before being stopped once again and both sets of players returned to the dressing room.

The match was later abandoned and the club announced that the fan had sadly passed away.

Bromley expressed "heartfelt condolences" to the friends and family of the support who died.

A spokesperson for Bromley FC said: “Bromley Football Club can confirm that our home fixture with Yeovil Town on Saturday 3rd December was abandoned shortly after kick off due to a medical incident.

“We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the supporters who flagged the incident, medical teams of both Clubs, as well as Doctors within the crowd who assisted stadium paramedics until the ambulance crew arrived and transferred them to hospital.

“Despite the best efforts of all involved, the Club have since been informed that the supporter has sadly passed away.

“Everyone at Bromley Football Club is deeply saddened by this news and we extend our heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s friends and family.”

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