Minute's applause for fan who died at match

Alec Lumb died after a medical emergency at Fratton Park on Saturday

A football club will pay tribute to a fan who died at its home stadium with a minute's round of applause.

Portsmouth FC fan Alec Lumb died after a medical emergency at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Since his passing, the club has released an online book of condolences to give to Mr Lumb's family.

A statement released by Portsmouth FC has since explained there will be a minute's applause before the club's game against Stoke.

The statement explained: "Alec sadly passed away after collapsing inside the ground just as Saturday's game against Middlesbrough was about to start.

"A minute's applause will be held ahead of kick-off, while the players will wear black armbands to honour the season ticket holder, who had been a passionate Pompey supporter for many years.

"The club have also opened an online book of condolence for supporters to pay their respects and celebrate the life of a cherished member of the Fratton faithful."

The club later intends to present Mr Lumb's family with the book, which has been open to members of the public to sign.

Mr Lumb's sister said in a tirbute that her brother was "in his favourite place" when he died.