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Brighton fan passes away at Amex Stadium after falling ill during Premier League opener
Brighton have announced the tragic death of a supporter after their Premier League fixture against Fulham. The Seagulls and Cottagers drew 1-1 at the American Express Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A fan has tragically died after Saturday’s fixtureGetty Later that evening, Brighton released a statement saying a man who was taken unwell during the match has sadly passed. “Following today’s game against Fulham, sadly a 72-year-old male supporter passed away after the conclusion of the match,” the statement read. “The gentleman took unwell during the second half in the east stand upper, and despite the best efforts of emergency services and club staff, the medical team were unable to save him. Club chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber added: “This was an incredibly sad end to the match this afternoon, and our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and friends of the gentleman who lost his life. “While the gentleman concerned is foremost in our minds, we are also aware that it was an emotional and distressing situation for staff and supporters in the direct vicinity. Over the coming days we will ensure those affected are properly supported. “South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, St John’s Ambulance, Sussex Police, the club’s crowd doctor and our stewards worked together to ensure the individual was given the best possible care, including prolonged CPR and defibrillation on the scene. “This was carried out in situ as not moving the patient to hospital provided the highest chance of survival in this specific situation — and therefore the club stewarding team ensured privacy screens were in place as soon as possible. “Our safety team, with the support of Sussex Police and the Premier League considered stopping the match, but as the majority of supporters and both sets of players were unaware at the time, the decision was taken not to do this. “It was felt any stoppage would have brought further attention to the scene and potentially impacted the resuscitation attempts, as well as creating possible further complications had the patient responded and required rapid transportation to hospital. “Club doctor and emergency medicine consultant Dr Rob Galloway said, ‘Firstly, I would like to convey my condolences and sympathies to the gentleman’s family and friends. Brighton revealed the sad news in a statementGetty “It was a tragic outcome, but from an emergency response perspective, the medical care was exemplary, and the professionalism of club stewards and Sussex Police provided the medical team with the best possible working environment.” Fulham said in response: “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Brighton supporter who sadly passed away after this afternoon’s match. “We extend our deepest sympathies with everyone at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, their fans, players and staff.” Matt O’Riley opened the scoring for Burnley with a penalty, before Fulham earned a point thanks to a late goal from Rodrigo Muniz.
Brighton have announced the tragic death of a supporter after their Premier League fixture against Fulham.
The Seagulls and Cottagers drew 1-1 at the American Express Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Later that evening, Brighton released a statement saying a man who was taken unwell during the match has sadly passed.
“Following today’s game against Fulham, sadly a 72-year-old male supporter passed away after the conclusion of the match,” the statement read.
“The gentleman took unwell during the second half in the east stand upper, and despite the best efforts of emergency services and club staff, the medical team were unable to save him.
Club chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber added: “This was an incredibly sad end to the match this afternoon, and our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family and friends of the gentleman who lost his life.
“While the gentleman concerned is foremost in our minds, we are also aware that it was an emotional and distressing situation for staff and supporters in the direct vicinity. Over the coming days we will ensure those affected are properly supported.
“South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics, St John’s Ambulance, Sussex Police, the club’s crowd doctor and our stewards worked together to ensure the individual was given the best possible care, including prolonged CPR and defibrillation on the scene.
“This was carried out in situ as not moving the patient to hospital provided the highest chance of survival in this specific situation — and therefore the club stewarding team ensured privacy screens were in place as soon as possible.
“Our safety team, with the support of Sussex Police and the Premier League considered stopping the match, but as the majority of supporters and both sets of players were unaware at the time, the decision was taken not to do this.
“It was felt any stoppage would have brought further attention to the scene and potentially impacted the resuscitation attempts, as well as creating possible further complications had the patient responded and required rapid transportation to hospital.
“Club doctor and emergency medicine consultant Dr Rob Galloway said, ‘Firstly, I would like to convey my condolences and sympathies to the gentleman’s family and friends.
“It was a tragic outcome, but from an emergency response perspective, the medical care was exemplary, and the professionalism of club stewards and Sussex Police provided the medical team with the best possible working environment.”
Fulham said in response: “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Brighton supporter who sadly passed away after this afternoon’s match.
“We extend our deepest sympathies with everyone at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, their fans, players and staff.”
Matt O’Riley opened the scoring for Burnley with a penalty, before Fulham earned a point thanks to a late goal from Rodrigo Muniz.
