The Women’s FA Cup tie between Wythenshawe FC and Salford City Lionesses was abandoned after a player was involved in a medical emergency.
The second round qualifying tie – at Wythenshawe’s Hollyhedge Park ground – was stopped in the 34th minute after Salford goalkeeper Grace Pomfret went down off the ball in “very visible distress”.
The club said Pomfret was treated by medical staff and was conscious as she was helped from the pitch before paramedics took her to hospital.
“Grace is now in a stable condition and being looked after in hospital, and has our full support and best wishes in her recovery,” the club posted on X.
The cause of Pomfret’s collapse has not been specified but it was decided to abandon the match.
A new date for the tie has yet to be confirmed.
“At Salford, we know that the welfare of the people is the highest law and as a family of players and staff it was noted the environment was too upsetting to continue,” the club said.
