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Hatters game to be replayed in full

The Premier League has issued the following statement regarding the replaying of AFC Bournemouth's abandoned fixture with Luton Town.

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

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

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."

Ticketing information for this fixture will be confirmed once the rearranged date has been agreed.