Published 09:59 IST, February 29th 2024
After Leeds had taken the lead in the eighth minute, the British media claimed that the fan had fallen from the top deck at Stamford Bridge.
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A Leeds fan was taken to a hospital after an incident in the stands during the team's FA Cup fifth-round match at Chelsea on Wednesday.
British media reported the supporter fell from the top tier at Stamford Bridge after Leeds had opened the scoring in the eighth minute.
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Both teams said an “incident” had occurred, but did not confirm a spectator falling. There was no immediate word on the fan's condition.
“Leeds United can confirm an incident involving a Leeds United supporter occurred in the Shed End of Stamford Bridge during the first half of tonight’s FA Cup game,” a Leeds statement said. “The incident is being investigated and is in the hands of the emergency services.”
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Chelsea, which issued an identical statement , won the game 3-2 with Conor Gallagher’s last-minute goal handing the Blues a quarterfinal at home to Leicester on the weekend of March 16-17.
09:59 IST, February 29th 2024