A Leeds United fan was taken to hospital after falling from the highest tier at Stamford Bridge whereas celebrating a aim towards Chelsea.
The two sides met within the FA Cup fifth spherical on Wednesday evening, with Chelsea popping out on prime within the closing minute of the sport to win 3-2.
But it was the Yorkshire membership that opened the scoring by Mateo Joseph within the eighth minute in west London.
Amid the celebrations within the away finish – the place visiting groups are given a bigger-than-usual allocation within the FA Cup – Leeds United confirmed an “incident” happened.
“Leeds United can confirm an incident involving a Leeds United supporter occurred in the Shed End of Stamford Bridge during the first half of tonight’s FA Cup game,” it mentioned in an announcement.
“The incident is being investigated and is in the hands of the emergency services.”
Chelsea issued an similar assertion.
Footage shared on social media seems to point out a Leeds fan fall from the highest tier of the nook of the Shed End.
The individual seen within the footage falls onto empty seats, with no different Leeds followers close to sufficient to be in peril.
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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police informed Sky News the supporter’s household has been knowledgeable.
“Officers, alongside paramedics and staff from Chelsea FC, responded to an injured man in the away end during the match with Leeds United on Wednesday, 28 February,” the drive mentioned.
“The man was taken to hospital for treatment. We await an update on his condition. His family has been informed.”
Leeds United and Chelsea have a historic rivalry, which is seen by some as an embodiment of the north-south divide.
Source: information.sky.com”