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

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 has sadly died after being taken ill during their Championship match against Middlesbrough played on Saturday afternoon at Fratton Park

DEVASTATED’ Portsmouth have announced that a fan died during their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at Fratton Park. The game was stopped just three seconds after the start due

Portsmouth have reported that a fan has tragically passed away following a medical emergency during their Championship clash with Middlesbrough earlier on Saturday. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

A club statement said: ‘ Portsmouth Football Club are devastated to report that a Pompey fan has died following a medical emergency at Fratton Park today. ‘The incident happened right at the start of the game, with the referee taking the players off the pitch to allow for treatment to be administered.

A Championship clash was delayed by more than 30 minutes due to a medical emergency in the stands. The fixture between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough was due to kick off at 3pm at Fratton Park.

A man has died following a medical incident during Portsmouth's Championship home tie against Middlesbrough on Saturday.