Wroxham FC match abandoned after goalkeeper's head injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Wroxham FC's match in the Isthmian North Division was abandoned after goalkeeper Billy Johnson suffered a head injury.

A non-league football match between Wroxham FC and Felixstowe & Walton United was abandoned on Tuesday night after an injury to goalkeeper Billy Johnson. During the first half, Johnson suffered a heavy blow following a clash of heads. Play was suspended whilst players and officials waited for an ambulance to arrive.

The match was abandoned at around 8.30pm. Johnson's injury proved significant enough to require hospital treatment. The incident was particularly unfortunate timing for Johnson, who had just re-signed with Wroxham FC the day before, making this his first game back with the club. He previously worked as the women's goalkeeper coach at Ipswich Town.

How it is being reported

• Non-league football match abandoned after goalkeeper left needing hospitalWroxham FC's game last night in the Istmian North Division was abandoned after an injury to their goalkeeper.Eastern Daily Press · 21 Oct, 07:39
• Non-league football match abandoned after goalkeeper left needing hospitalWroxham FC's game last night in the Istmian North Division was abandoned after an injury to their goalkeeper.Norwich Evening News · 21 Oct, 07:39

In this story: Wroxham FC · Felixstowe & Walton United · Billy Johnson · Ipswich Town

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