Manchester United Women’s game abandoned after injury to player
Manchester United Women’s Championship game against Charlton was abandoned on Sunday following a serious injury to the Addicks defender Charlotte Kerr.
Kerr was injured in a collision, thought to have been with her own goalkeeper, after United had taken the lead through Charlie Devlin in the 11th minute.
An ambulance was called to Oakwood, in south-east London, but it did not arrive for around 30 minutes, during which time the defender received lengthy treatment on the pitch from both sets of medical staff.
It is believed the game was abandoned after all the emergency oxygen had been used, it being a requirement to have a supply on site during a game.
FA WSL and Women’s Championship Competition Rules state: “Clubs shall ensure that emergency sports first aid equipment is present and in full working order at each Competition Match. Such equipment to include as a minimum a spinal board, cervical collar, fracture splints, crutches, stretchers, oxygen and a defibrillator.”
A Charlton statement said: “Today’s Charlton Athletic Women’s fixture against Manchester United Women was abandoned after a collision left Charlotte Kerr requiring serious medical attention.
“Charlotte Kerr was transferred to a local hospital by ambulance and her condition has improved. The club will not know the full extent of the injury until a full scan has been completed.
“The club would like to send its sincere thanks to Manchester United and their staff for their assistance in treating the injury. The club will provide a further update on Charlotte Kerr’s condition in due course.”
An FA spokesperson said: “Everyone at the FA wishes Charlotte Kerr a full and speedy recovery following an injury during the match today between Charlton Athletic Women and Manchester United Women. The FA Women’s Championship has thorough matchday medical requirements and we are currently in communication with both clubs to understand more about the incident and will await the referee’s report.”
Manchester United sit second in the Women’s Championship, two points above Charlton and two points behind Tottenham who leapfrogged them into first following their 3-0 win at Lewes. However, Casey Stoney’s side have played a game less than but Spurs and Charlton.