EFL clash SUSPENDED for eight minutes after sickening clash of heads as star taken off on stretcher

AN EFL match was suspended for eight minutes after a sickening clash of heads – and a player taken off on a stretcher. Luton Town hosted Notts County in League One at Kenilworth Road. The game between Luton and Notts County was stopped due to a worrying injury Credit: Getty Jordan Clark – pictured in 2025 – suffered a blow to the head and needed to be carried off Credit: Getty But just nine minutes into the first half, the game was halted. Hatters midfielder Jordan Clark and Darius Lipsiuc both tried to get their head on the end of an Emilio Lawrence cross. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! However, they collided in horrific scenes. Both sets of players frantically called on the medics to treat Clark. And he even had paramedics tend to him on the pitch before being lifted on to a stretcher and carried away. Magpies goalkeeper James Belshaw did well to claw the attempt off the line and keep the score at 0-0. But with Clark taken off in troubling circumstances, Luton boss Jack Wilshere turned to Gideon Kodua as his replacement. Luton posted on social media: “Forced into an early change. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “Kodua ↔ Clark. Speedy recovery, Clicker.” Fans quickly replied with messages of support. One said: “All the best, Clicker.” Another typed: “Really hope it’s not too severe.” County – who kicked off their season with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City a week ago – also tweeted and added: “Sending our best wishes to Luton’s Jordan Clark, who is stretchered off with an injury sustained when making contact with the header. “Darius Lipsiuc also required assessment after challenging Clark for the ball – but he’s OK to continue.” One Notts County fan replied: “Best wishes to the lad.” Comment now