During the English League 2 match between Swindon Town and Grimsby Town (5:0), the head referee of the match Sam Purkiss he had to leave the field in the first half due to the ball hitting him in the face.
The referee fell to the ground and was unable to get up until the Swindon medical team ran to meet him. After rendering assistance, Purkiss was placed on a stretcher and carried off the pitch to applause from the stands.
