Championship: Ipswich Town fan experiences 'medical emergency'

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The Ipswich Town supporter fell ill during Friday's Championship match against QPR

A football supporter experienced a "medical emergency" during a Championship football match on Friday, a club has confirmed.

Ipswich Town said the fan was taken ill in the lower tier of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand during half-time in the match against QPR at Portman Road.

In a statement,, external the club said: "Our thoughts are firmly with the family and friends of the supporter."

It said it would make "no further comment at this time".

Paramedics could be seen attending the patient, and the second half was delayed by about 20 minutes while treatment took place.

Kieran McKenna, Ipswich Town manager, said: "All our thoughts are with the family at this moment."

The game, attended by a crowd of 29,100, ended in a 0-0 draw.

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