Millwall vs Sunderland match suspended due to two medical emergencies in stands as players taken off pitch
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The Championship clash between Millwall and Sunderland was briefly suspended due to two separate medical emergencies in the stands.
Millwall star Ryan Leonard was on the side of the pitch getting ready to take a throw-in when he became aware of an incident in the crowd.
He immediately beckoned for assistance with paramedics attending the scene in the stands.
The incident occurred in the 41st minute with play postponed and both squads escorted off the field.
Millwall vs Sunderland was suspended
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Millwall said in a statement on social media: "The players have left the pitch following a medical emergency in the crowd.
"We send our best wishes to those receiving attention."
Sunderland were leading 1-0 at the time of the match being suspended after Aaron Connolly's opener in the 10th minute.
According to the Sunderland Echo, the fan was taken out of the stadium on a stretcher.
The initial incident is said to have happened in the Dockers Stand, but it's claimed there was a separate medical emergency that occurred at the same time.
The PA system inside the ground issued an update to supporters that there was a medical incident that still needed to be seen to before play could resume.
Players eventually returned to the field after a 20-minute delay to see out the remainder of the first half.
Sunderland have set the benchmark in the Championship this season as they aim to gain promotion back to the Premier League for the first time since 2017.
Medics were called to both incidents
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A win over Millwall will see them move ahead of Sheffield United to take the top spot in the table.
But it's proven to be extremely tight at the top end of the Championship with several teams within just a few points of each other.
Millwall are also pushing for the play-off spots as the season enters the halfway stage.
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Play eventually resumed after a 20-minute delay
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Neil Harris' side have managed to pull off big wins over Burnley and Leeds in their past two home games.
“It’s fair to say we’re extremely confident at the moment,” Harris said this week.
“We know who we are and where we are at as a football club."
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