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League One match abandoned after medical emergency in crowd

  • Leyton Orient versus Lincoln City match halted in 84th minute on 4 October due to medical emergency in stands.
  • A fan alerted the referee about the emergency, prompting players and fans to stop play.
  • Medical staff administered CPR before play was officially abandoned an hour later with Leyton Orient leading 1-0.
  • The EFL will decide if the match will be rescheduled after consulting both clubs.
  • This was the latest in a series of medical emergencies at sporting events in 2023.
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