Charlton vs Chelsea FA Cup clash paused due to medical emergency

Jan 10, 2026 - 20:30
Charlton vs Chelsea FA Cup clash paused due to medical emergency

Play between Charlton Athletic and Chelsea was paused because of a medical emergency in the crowd.

The FA Cup third round tie at The Valley, which is live on talkSPORT, was halted inside the opening ten minutes of the first half.

Medical emergency at Charlton vs Chelsea.
A medical emergency in the crowd saw the first half paused
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Both sets of players walked over to their respective benches to begin with, before returning to the pitch.

After almost five minutes, medical staff were seen taking someone away on a stretcher and applause rang out around The Valley.

Play then resumed with the score 0-0, and each club’s X account wished the fan a speedy recovery.

Charlton and Chelsea are playing against each other for the first time since 2007.

The Valley.
Play resumed after almost five minutes
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