Overview

• Sam Hutchinson, 35, suffered a heart attack in the 6th minute of a match against Grimsby Town but continued playing and scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute.
• His goal secured AFC Wimbledon’s fifth-place finish and a berth in the play-offs for promotion in England's third-tier league.
• Hutchinson began experiencing chest pains after the match while on the team bus and was immediately hospitalized for treatment.
• He spent five days in the hospital, underwent tests, and later received a stent from a specialist in London to address the cardiac issue.
• Doctors have cleared Hutchinson to resume football activities, stating there are no contraindications to his return to play, as he continues his recovery.