Premier League confirms abandoned Bournemouth vs Luton game will be replayed IN FULL after Tom Lockyer’s cardiac arrest 59 minutes into Saturday’s original fixture

• Luton Town captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch at the Vitality Stadium 
• The entire match will be replayed but a date has yet to be announced 
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Last weekend’s abandoned fixture between Bournemouth and Luton will be replayed in full, the Premier League has announced.

Hatters skipper Tom Lockyer collapsed in the 59th minute of Saturday’s match after he suffered a cardiac arrest, which subsequently resulted in the game being abandoned.

The Premier League board has decided to replay the match in full, but no date for the fixture has been agreed yet.

‘Following the on-field medical emergency involving Luton Town FC player Tom Lockyer, the Premier League board has decided last Saturday’s AFC Bournemouth v Luton Town FC fixture will be replayed in full,’ a statement read.

‘The game will be rescheduled for later in the season, with a date to be confirmed following consultation with relevant parties. 

Luton captain Tom Lockyer was treated by medical staff after collapsing in the second half

Luton manager Rob Edwards raced onto the pitch as Lockyer began receiving treatment

A visibly distraught Luton Town manager Edwards following the distressing incident 

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‘The decision to abandon the match in the 59th minute was made collectively between the match officials, players, managers from both clubs and the Premier League.

‘The League would like to thank the medical staff and all those involved for their swift actions in responding to what was an extremely upsetting situation for everyone. 

‘We wish Tom a continued recovery and our thoughts are with him, his family and all those at Luton Town FC.’

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