Summary:
- The Eastleigh vs. Scunthorpe match was called off in stoppage time after Archie Harris and Jean Belehouan collided.
- Both players required urgent medical care on the pitch.
- Harris was taken to hospital, while Belehouan was monitored and responded well.
A National League clash between Eastleigh and Scunthorpe ended in disturbing circumstances on Tuesday night following a serious head injury that forced the match to be abandoned during stoppage time.
Two Players Collided While Fighting for the Ball
The game, played at Eastleigh’s Silverlake Stadium near Southampton, had reached a 1-1 score on the board when the incident occurred.
In the 97th minute, Archie Harris, who is currently on loan from Bournemouth, and Scunthorpe defender Jean Belehouan collided heavily while contesting a ball. The impact left both players down and in need of quick medical attention.
Paramedics immediately reached them on the field. Officials also called an ambulance and quickly set up protective flags around the players.
Scunthorpe shared live updates on X, writing:
The atmosphere inside the stadium turned somber as supporters waited for news. By the 100th minute, Scunthorpe noted that the referee asked both “distraught” sides to go to the changing rooms.
“Match Abandoned”
At 9:46 p.m., the club officially confirmed that the game could not carry on, posting:
⚽️ 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐃
— Scunthorpe United FC (@SUFCOfficial) September 2, 2025
A sour note to end the game for both teams here at the Silverlake Stadium, as the game is abandoned due to the medical incidents infield.
(EASTLEIGH 1-1 IRON)
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They later reassured fans that Belehouan had been transferred off the pitch, writing:
JB is taken from the field of play – we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery, and will update supporters as and when appropriate.
Scunthorpe followed up later in the evening to confirm that Belehouan had “returned to the dressing room following treatment and will continue to be assessed and monitored.”
The same message added that “At this stage, JB appears to be responding well to testing.“
Meanwhile, Eastleigh reported that Harris had been taken to hospital:
Eastleigh Football Club can confirm that Archie Harris has been admitted to hospital and is conscious and talking.
Supporters from both sides flooded social media with well-wishes.