EFL clash stopped in bizarre scenes as linesman suffers freak injury after collision with player
STOCKPORT’S match with Walsall was halted for five minutes in bizarre scenes.
That’s after a linesman was left crumpled after colliding with a player.
Steve Durnall was patrolling the touchline during Saturday’s League Two clash when the incident occurred just before half-time.
It was first thought he had slipped as he ran alongside the Danny Bergara Stand at Edgeley Park.
But Durnall had actually collided with Stockport star Neill Byrne, leaving him in a heap.
Ref Ben Atkinson quickly spotted that his colleague was in trouble.
And he promptly suspended the action as Durnall received treatment.
The linesman got five minutes of care from physios.
This included the requisite tests to see if he had concussion.
And Durnall was soon able to resume his role.
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But the action continued at lightning speed as the game quickly saw two injury-time goals.
Akil Wright’s low drive put hosts Stockport ahead in the 47th minute.
The League Two leaders have been in fine form and are seeking automatic promotion to League One.
But Douglas James-Taylor levelled moments later after his Walsall side showed promise going forward.
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