Mishaps and injuries suffered by matchday staff and fans at Premier League stadiums have been revealed in response to Freedom of Information requests.
While supporters routinely receive updates on players’ hamstrings, groins and calves, the injury list of those working at, or attending, matches is rarely revealed.
But FOI requests to local authorities, which regulate top flight stadiums, have highlighted a painful list of traumas.
Among them is the man hit by a turnstile at Southampton, the fan whacked by a poor shot in the warm-up at Watford and a female staff member at Manchester United, who was scolded by an exploding coffee machine.