A Championship clash was delayed by more than 30 minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands. The fixture between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough was due to kick off at 3pm at Fratton Park.

A Portsmouth fan died at Fratton Park following a medical emergency ahead of the club's Championship game against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Portsmouth's EFL Championship match with Middlesbrough was halted within seconds because of a medical emergency in the stands. The match had only been underway for a matter of seconds before referee Gavin Ward halted proceedings, with the players swiftly taken off the pitch.

A CHAMPIONSHIP clash was stopped just three seconds after kick-off due to a major medical emergency. Portsmouth’s match against Middlesbrough was stopped seconds after the start. Pompey

A Portsmouth fan has sadly died after being taken ill during their Championship match against Middlesbrough played on Saturday afternoon at Fratton Park

Portsmouth have reported that a fan has tragically passed away following a medical emergency during their Championship clash with Middlesbrough earlier on Saturday. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

A Portsmouth fan has tragically died following a medical emergency at the start of the match against Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough’s away game at Portsmouth has been delayed due to a medical emergency in the crowd. The 3pm kick-off between Michael Carrick’s side and home team Pompey had to be delayed due to an incident in the home stands at Fratton Park.