Newport vs Notts County Delayed as Air Ambulance Lands for Ill Fan

NEWPORT'S game against Notts County was delayed after a fan fell ill in the stands - causing an air ambulance to land on the pitch.

The League Two game was due to kick off at 3pm.

2 An Emergency Helicopter lands on the pitch at Newport's stadium Credit: Huw Evans

But Newport broke the news that a fan in the stands required the services of an air ambulance.

Newport posted online: "Due to a supporter being taken ill in the stands, an air ambulance has landed on the pitch.

"A delay to kick-off is likely, with more details to follow ASAP. We send our very best wishes to the individual concerned."

A later update read: "The medical situation is still ongoing.

"At present, the plan is for the match to commence at an agreed time which allows both teams to warm-up sufficiently after the two air ambulances depart.

"We will keep supporters updated and continue to send our well wishes to the affected individual."

The game later kicked off at 4pm - an hour later than scheduled.

Newport brought in manager David Hughes - who played for Aston Villa , Shrewsbury Town and Cardiff.

Hughes was appointed in May - replacing Nelson Jardim - having also worked at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag .

He said ahead of the season opener: “I feel really relaxed about it.

"When you work with players and prepare them the best you can, and see how receptive they’ve been, it becomes relaxing on the touchline.

"The preparation is done. Now it’s about supporting them with small bits of information during the game.”

2 Newport manager David Hughes Credit: Shutterstock Editorial