Leyton Orient's League One clash with Lincoln City was abandoned on Tuesday evening following a medical emergency in the crowd.
The contest was initially paused in the final 10 minutes after supporters ran onto the pitch to get medical assistance for their fellow fan. Players were taken off the pitch by referee Stephen Martin as match goers remained in the stands while awaiting an update.
A red curtain was brought onto the playing surface at Brisbane Road as doctors and stewards rushed to the area to try and assist the stricken supporter. Leyton Orient said on X (formerly known as Twitter): "The game is paused due to a crowd emergency.
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"We're keeping everything crossed for those involved, and will update with further information when we have it." The club then added: "The players are now being taken off the field of play.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Leyton Orient are with everyone involved. We will update further when we have more information."
At 10.25pm, it was confirmed the game would not resume, as Orient announced: "This evening’s match will not be restarted due to the ongoing medical emergency in the East Stand. All of our hopes are prayers are with the supporter and his loved ones at this incredibly distressing time."
The game was being led by the hosts at the time of the pause in play after fans alerted the referee that medical assistant was needed. Attention was quickly given to the fan that needed help, with Joe Pigott's goal from earlier in the evening almost forgotten.
Around 8,000 fans were in attendance at the fixture as Richie Wellens and his team looked to go 16th in the table with a win over Mark Kennedy's visitors. The O's are back in League One after topping League Two last season, winning three of their opening 10 matches.
