Last Saturday’s AFC Bournemouth v Luton Town FC fixture will be replayed in full following the game being abandoned due to a medical emergency.
The match will be rescheduled for later in the season, with a date to be confirmed following consultation with relevant parties.
Luton Captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch having suffered a cardiac arrest and remains stable in hospital.
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.
A Luton statement shortly after the abandonment read: “We are sorry to all supporters present that players from both sides were in no state of mind to continue with the game after seeing their much-loved team-mate and friend taken off like that, and staff could not carry on with managing the game in such circumstances having had to deal with the situation.
“We thank everyone for the wonderful applause and singing of Locks’ name inside the stadium at such a difficult time.
“Now is the time for all of our players, staff and supporters to come together as we always do and give our love and support to Tom and his family. Our thoughts are with him and them all.”
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