EFL club struck by medical incident just hours before League One match

Jack Otway
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:10:26 +0000

Reading are responding to a medical emergency at their stadium this bank holiday Monday, with an air ambulance called to the scene just hours before their League One encounter with Lincoln.

The club issued a statement confirming the situation: "We are currently assisting with a medical incident at the stadium, with the air ambulance in attendance."

Despite the ongoing emergency, Reading assured supporters that the afternoon's fixture remains unaffected.

"There is no impact on today's fixture. Further updates will be provided in due course," the club added.

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Reading later issued an update, saying: "The air ambulance has now departed the stadium and all car parks have reopened.

"Traffic has built up in the surrounding area and will be busier than usual. Thank you for your patience."

Supporters heading to the sunny Easter Monday clash have voiced their worries following news of the medical situation.

One fan posted online: "Hope everyone is okay. Health first".

Another supporter wrote: "Hope whatever is going on is nothing serious and whoever is involved has a speedy recovery".

A third attendee at the ground commented: "Doesn't look good with the ambulance here. Hope they're ok".

The outpouring of concern from the Reading faithful demonstrates the community spirit among those gathering for what should be a significant afternoon in the Royals' push for the play-offs.

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The air ambulance has now departed the stadium and all car parks have reopened.

Traffic has built up in the surrounding area and will be busier than usual.

Thank you for your patience. https://t.co/2vd7WbPVmv
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 6, 2026

This afternoon's encounter carries significant weight for both sides in the League One standings.

Lincoln arrive at the Select Car Leasing Stadium sitting comfortably atop the division, holding a commanding 10-point advantage over second-placed Cardiff as they edge closer to securing Championship football next season.

For the hosts, the stakes are equally high as they pursue a top-six finish.

Reading begin the day occupying sixth position, just a single point ahead of Stevenage, though the Royals have played two additional matches compared to their rivals.

Stockport, currently fifth, sit four points clear of Reading while also having two games in hand.

Both clubs enter this fixture on contrasting recent results.

The Royals managed only a draw against mid-table Huddersfield on Good Friday, while Lincoln secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Wimbledon.

The Imps have established themselves as one of the EFL's most formidable outfits this campaign and stand on the brink of claiming the League One title with just six fixtures remaining.

Cardiff, currently occupying the second automatic promotion spot, could reduce Lincoln's lead to seven points should they win their game in hand, though the Welsh side appear more focused on securing their own Championship return than chasing the trophy.