A video has emerged of a Leeds United fan who falls from top tier onto a Chelsea steward before being taken to hospital for treatment.
The incident came during the FA Cup Fifth Round fixture between the two sides at Stamford Bridge, celebrating Mateo Joseph’s opening goal, which gave their team an early lead.
Leeds fans were situated in the Shed End. However, amidst the jubilant scenes, one fan lost their balance and fell into those in the bottom tier.
A Leeds fan fell from the upper tier at Stamford Bridge last night 😳 pic.twitter.com/r8XEck0utX
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four) February 29, 2024
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Others stewards rushed to help with medical staff soon arriving at the scene and took the supporter to a nearby hospital.
The game continued without interruption, but images and videos captured a group of around twelve medical personnel, stewards, and police officers surrounding the incident.
Onlookers could be observed expressing concern, before applauding the injured fan.
Leeds said in a statement: “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.
“The incident is being investigated and is in the hands of the emergency services.”
A police spokesperson said: “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, February 28.
“The man was taken to hospital for treatment. We await an update on his condition. His family has been informed.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “Shortly before 8pm on Wednesday February 28, we received reports that a person had fallen from a height at Chelsea football club in Fulham Road.
“Alongside colleagues from St John Ambulance and doctors from the club, an ambulance crew on scene treated a man before taking him to a London Major trauma centre.”
Chelsea adds: Chelsea FC 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.
The incident is being investigated and is in the hands of the emergency services.
The game itself saw Gallagher net a 90th minute winner to send Chelsea through to the quarter final; Leeds had led early on through Mateo Joseph but goals from Nicolas Jackson and Mykhailo Mudryk turned the game around, Joseph’s second looked to be sending tie to extra-time but Chelsea won it late on, meaning the Blues will now face Leicester.
Chelsea 3 (Jackson 15’, Mudryk 37’, Gallagher 90’)
Leeds 2 (Joseph 8’, 59’)
Chelsea: Sanchez (GK), Gusto (Chilwell 60’), Disasi, Chalobah, Gilchrist (Colwill 74’), Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke (Gallagher 60’), Sterling (Palmer 74’), Mudryk (Tauriainen 90’), Jackson. Subs not used: Petrovic (GK), Samuels-Smith, Murray-Campbell, Harrison.
Leeds: Meslier, Firpo, Ampadu, Cooper (C), Piroe (Summerville 78’), Anthony, Rodon, Shackleton, James (Gnonto 78’), Gray, Roberts, Joseph. Subs not used: Klaesson (GK), van den Heuvel (GK), Cresswell, Kamara, Bamford, Shackleton, Byram.
Referee: David Coote
Booked: Chalobah, Fernandez, Caicedo (Chelsea) Firpo (Leeds)
Attendance: 37,892
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, speaking to ITV Sport, called the win “a big relief” and was asked how he has viewed his club’s performances this season.
“It is difficult because of the expectations,” he said. “The team needs to find the right balance during the season and you need time and they can perform. It is normal that you need time but in the past four weeks we are doing fantastic.
“The team are fighting and starting to behave like a team. We are short a bit in the squad and we have 10-12 always injured players. Enzo [Fernandez] and [Moises] Caicedo are playing and playing and we don’t have players to give them a rest. The changes were because we need to give some players some rest.
“Cole Palmer was sick last night, [Ben] Chilwell had some problems, [Conor] Gallagher also.”
On Gary Neville’s comment where he called Chelsea the ‘blue billion-pound bottle jobs’ after their Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool: “He was frustrated because Liverpool won another title. I think it’s not fair to accuse people in this way, with a team that’s very young.
“The expectation is massive because we are Chelsea but this team needs to build and build the confidence. The unity is starting to grow, it’s not magic, you can’t just create it.”
Pochettino speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: “I think in the context of the week, I am happy.
“Amazing effort from the team, it wasn’t easy. Leeds are a very good team, one of the best in Championship. The performance wasn’t great but we scored at the end and won the game.
“Of course, it is about building our confidence again. When you face a team like Leeds they are full of confidence and it is not easy when you start losing the game.
“But, I think this type of game like the final is a good experience to be better every single week.
“The team is in good spirit and the relationship with the players is in a very good way.”
Leeds boss Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: “Very proud of this performance, but congratulations to Chelsea they were clinical today.
“In the second half we had more possession, more shots at goal and more expected goals.
“I left many key players out and young players in central places Mateo Joseph [did well] Archie Grey 17-year old in midfield [did well] and for that I am proud of their performances.
“No coincidence that we scored the second goal, we wanted to dominate possession in order to our stick to our beliefs – many compliments to my young lads.”
Twitter users gave their reaction on a video which emerged of a Leeds United fan who falls from top tier onto a Chelsea steward before being taken to hospital for treatment…
@TheMagpie009: Any word on the Leeds fan who fell last night at Chelsea game?… Hopefully they are ok.
@IvanTaggart: Wow! That is gonna be a sore one! Strap him up for the game on Saturday morning!
@B1GRich74: Christ, that’s a few broken bones
@lufcborn: Any news how this lad is pray to good he’s not too badly injured 🙏
@Pritch_23: Serious limbs that. Wow he’ll be hurting this morning
@JonasN97: That’s a bruiser
@JRobo17: Is the steward alright
@alfiethorne2012: Corrrr he’s in a bit of bother this morning 🫣
@SJM1878: That’s gotta hurt. Hope the person is ok 😬
@FansMaidstone: Leeds copying Maidstone, never thought i’d see the day 🖤💛
@IrishReds94: That’s terrible to hear speedy recovery
Leeds fan fell off the upper stand when we scored….hope they are ok @LS11LUFC pic.twitter.com/LqCsAhxvUv
— Gerry Mc Namee (@gerrymc123) February 28, 2024
Leeds fan falls from terraces pic.twitter.com/1IoErIA00m
— DanaBlue ⭐⭐ 🇺🇦 ☮️ (@cfcdk) February 28, 2024
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