A Portsmouth fan has died after a medical emergency at the start of a championship game saw players taken off the pitch. Kick-off was delayed by 35 minutes in the club's home match against Middlesbrough at Fratton Park on Saturday.

A Portsmouth fan died at Fratton Park following a medical emergency ahead of the club's Championship game against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Middlesbrough’s away game at Portsmouth has been delayed due to a medical emergency in the crowd. The 3pm kick-off between Michael Carrick’s side and home team Pompey had to be delayed due to an incident in the home stands at Fratton Park.