The game was suspended for nearly 30 minutes.
21:05, 16 Jan 2026Updated 21:49, 16 Jan 2026
Salford’s Championship opener was forced into suspension due to a medical emergency.(Image: )
Salford’s opening Championship fixture with Oldham was suspended for around 29 minutes due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
The game was brought to a halt after 32 minutes of the first half when supporters quickly made medical staff inside the CorpAcq Stadium aware of the incident.
Staff quickly attended the emergency, and the game was suspended by referee Aaron Moore with the players from both Salford and Oldham returning to the changing rooms.
The game was suspended for 29 minutes, with a round of applause for medical staff that attended the emergency. An update on the supporter is yet to follow.
Oldham had gained a 16-0 lead with tries from Ben O’Keefe, Ted Chapelhow and Tom Nisbet. It marked the new Salford phoenix club’s first match since their relaunch, spearheaded by Mason Caton-Brown’s consortium.
The game has since restarted following the doctor’s return to the touchline.
Salford have since released a statement on social media. It reads: “During tonight’s game versus Oldham, the game was paused due to a medical emergency in the stands.
“We thank the medical teams who attended the incident. The patient was later transferred from the stadium in an ambulance. We send our best wishes to them and their family members.”