Lockyer 'stable' after having cardiac arrest vs. Bournemouth - ESPN

Luton Town have confirmed defender and club captain Tom Lockyer is in a «stable» condition in hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the pitch during his team's match at Bournemouth.

The Premier League game was abandoned Saturday after Lockyer collapsed on the pitch after 59 minutes.

According to the club, the defender became responsive before being stretchered off the pitch.

«Our medical staff have confirmed that the Hatters captain suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch, but was responsive by the time he was taken off on the stretcher,» the club said in a statement on X.

«He received further treatment inside the stadium, for which we once again thank the medical teams from both sides.

»Tom was transferred to hospital, where we can reassure supporters that he is stable and currently undergoing further tests with his family at his bedside."

The score was 1-1 when Lockyer fell to the ground with no other player near him. Players and Luton manager Rob Edwards reacted immediately to get medical attention.

Both sides left the pitch six minutes later.

Lockyer, 29, was carried off on a stretcher to applause from the crowd after the players had gone to the dressing rooms, and the stadium announcer later informed the crowd that the match had been abandoned.

«The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton has been abandoned due to a player medical incident,» the Premier League's official account posted on X.

«Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today's match.»

Luton had earlier issued a separate statement on X, praising the medical staff involved.

«We don't know the full extent of what happened and what the next steps are at this stage, but we thank Bournemouth and the medical staff on both