Luton Captain Tom Lockyer stable after on-pitch cardiac arrest, club confirms
In a shocking turn of events during Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.
However, the club has provided an update, confirming that Lockyer is now stable in the hospital and with his family.
The incident unfolded during the match, leading to Lockyer collapsing on the field. Immediate medical attention was administered, and he was subsequently stretchered off and transported to the hospital. The match was abandoned following the distressing incident.
Luton Town released an official statement with the latest information on Lockyer’s condition. According to the club’s medical staff, the Hatters captain experienced a cardiac arrest on the pitch but was responsive by the time he was being taken off on the stretcher. Further treatment was administered inside the stadium, and Lockyer was later transferred to the hospital, where he is now stable and undergoing additional tests with his family by his side.
The club expressed gratitude to the medical teams from both sides for their swift response and care during the emergency. In their statement, Luton Town said, “We would like to thank everyone for their support, concern, and loving messages for Locks.”
This unfortunate incident marks the second time this year that Tom Lockyer has collapsed on the pitch. The previous occurrence took place during the Championship play-off final. At that time, Lockyer underwent treatment and shared with the BBC in June that he had received the all-clear after undergoing comprehensive heart checks and tests.
Lockyer, now facing further tests in the hospital after his second on-pitch collapse this year, will be closely monitored by medical professionals. The match against Bournemouth was understandably abandoned, with the players and staff deeply affected by witnessing their captain’s distressing ordeal. Manager Rob Edwards, visibly emotional, returned to the pitch to applaud supporters after the game had been called off. The entire football community awaits further updates on Tom Lockyer’s health and recovery.
