Overview

• The 72-year-old supporter collapsed in the upper tier of the East Stand during the second half and died after the match against Fulham concluded.
• Paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service, St John’s Ambulance, Sussex Police, club doctors and stewards performed prolonged CPR and defibrillation at the scene under privacy screens.
• Brighton’s safety team, supported by Sussex Police and Premier League officials, decided not to halt play to avoid disrupting the emergency response or drawing attention away from the incident.
• Chief executive Paul Barber and club doctor Rob Galloway praised the professionalism of responders and extended sympathies to the man’s family, friends and nearby supporters.
• Brighton has set up 24/7 helplines through Samaritans, YoungMinds and Shout to offer emotional support to staff and fans who witnessed the incident.