Everton fan dies after collapsing during Stoke City match at Goodison Park

Death: the fan was taken ill during Everton's Premier League match against Stoke City at Goodison Park, Liverpool
Anthony Devlin/PA Wire
Hannah Al-Othman27 August 2016

An Everton fan has died after collapsing during the Premier League side's 1-0 win at home against Stoke City.

The Toffees said the 51-year-old passed away shortly after being rushed to Aintree Hospital this afternoon.

The man was sitting in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand at Goodison Park when he became unwell about 15 minutes into the second half of the game.

He was given CPR by police officers, an off-duty doctor and paramedics before the ambulance arrived, but later died in hospital.

Everton said it was "deeply saddened" in a statement posted on the club website.

It said: "The thoughts and prayers of everybody at the football club are with his family and friends."

The game saw Everton manager Ronald Koeman register his first home win as manager but he required the assistance of a Shay Given own goal from a Leighton Baines penalty to achieve it.

The defender's second-half spot-kick rebounded back off the post and the Stoke goalkeeper to secure a 1-0 win which should, on the balance of play, have been far more comfortable.

This season is Everton's best start to a season since 2006.

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