Sport Local May 03, 2025

Match Halted Due to Referee Injury

The Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton was temporarily stopped due to the injury of referee David Webb, officiating his first match in the league.


Match Halted Due to Referee Injury

The Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton was temporarily halted due to the injury of referee David Webb. He was officiating his first match in the Premier League when this situation occurred.

Webb suffered a knee injury, after which he required medical assistance. Medical staff and stadium personnel immediately rushed to assist the referee, who was forced to leave the field.

Fourth official Darren England temporarily replaced Webb to ensure the normal continuation of the match. The referee was substituted, and the game proceeded without further incidents.