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AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Luke Baker
Wednesday 13 March 2024 18:01 EDT
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Tom Lockyer describes moments before suffering cardiac arrest during game

Luton Town squandered a three-goal lead to lose 4-3 at Bournemouth as they blew their chance to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.

It looked so good for Luton on an emotional night as first-half goals by Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley put them in complete control on the south coast.

Bournemouth were booed off at halftime but were stung into action immediately after the break when Dominic Solanke struck and they were level before the midway point of the second half thanks to goals by Illia Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo.

Luton were reeling and there was a sense of inevitability about Semenyo netting the winner in the 83rd minute.

The game was re-scheduled after the initial fixture was abandoned after 59 minutes in December when Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch.

Lockyer was present on Wednesday and received a standing ovation before kickoff as he met the medics who saved his life.

Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

The Premier League encounter between Bournemouth and Luton was abandoned after Hatters captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. He was treated by the medical staff before being stretchered off. There was concern around the ground, with the centre-back also collapsing during the playoff final win against Coventry last season. The Hatters had taken the lead inside three minutes through Adebayo. Doughty’s inswinging corner found Adebayo, who pushed Zabarnyi away to head the ball into the top corner. He should have added his second later in the first half but rushed the opportunity and lashed a shot well over from the right side of the box. The Cherries had limited opportunities before the break, with Solanke and Tavernier sending efforts straight at Kaminski. However, they were the better team after the restarted and found an equaliser through Solanke. Cook's corner came to the striker, who drove his low effort into the bottom corner. Lockyer then collapsed, with players and fans showing their distress. There are reports that he is "alert and responsive," with the crowd also cheering his name as the game was abandoned. Luton will now be hoping for positive news on their captain.

16 December 2023 17:08

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

MATCH ABANDONED! The game has been suspended after Luton captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. A loud round of applause goes around the ground again, with players and managers from both sides clapping the fans.

16 December 2023 17:03

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

There have been reports the game has been cancelled, but no official confirmation as of yet.

16 December 2023 16:48

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

It has been around 20 minutes since the game was paused due to the concerning situation around Luton captain Lockyer. The players are still in their dressing rooms.

16 December 2023 16:44

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

Lockyer is being stretchered off by the medical team. There is another round of applause from the Bournemouth and Luton fans. Lockyer also collapsed in the play-off final against Coventry City at the end of last season. It has been reported that Lockyer is "alert and responsive."

16 December 2023 16:42

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

Lockyer is down for Luton and there is a lot of concern from everyone in the ground. Luton manager Edwards is on the pitch and is ushering people away. The paramedics are on the pitch to treat the Hatters captain.

16 December 2023 16:25

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

The players are now walking off the pitch and are clapped by the supporters. Luton fans are now singing the name of Lockyer. The game has been suspended.

16 December 2023 16:24

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

There is a hush in the stadium, with the game still paused. Bournemouth and Luton fans share the same concerned look for Lockyer. Edwards understandably looks very emotional.

16 December 2023 16:22

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

Christie is positive in possession, with the winger coming inside quickly with the ball before taking a shot with his left foot from the edge of the box. However, he can't get any curl on his effort and it goes well wide.

16 December 2023 16:14

AFC Bournemouth vs Luton Town

Senesi barges into Townsend inside Luton's half, with the winger going to the floor and grabbing the ball. The Bournemouth players and manager Iraola are furious with the decision, but the centre-back used excessive force. They cannot find a way through Luton and are letting their emotions get the better of them.

16 December 2023 16:13

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