The incident occurred inside Elland Road before Leeds United’s 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United on Sunday.

Leeds United have confirmed a fan who suffered a medical emergency in the build-up to Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United is in a critical condition.

The incident took place inside Elland Road around half an hour before Sunday’s 1-1 draw, with Leeds receiving numerous messages of support. The club have noted a ‘quick response’ from fellow supporters, stewards and medics helped the individual.

After being transferred to hospital via ambulance, the fan remained in a critical condition as of Monday evening. Leeds thanked all involved with helping the supporter and sent their wishes to the individual and their family.

A club statement read: “Ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United at Elland Road, there was a medical emergency involving a Leeds United supporter.

“Following a quick response from fellow supporters, stewards and medics, the individual was transferred to hospital via ambulance, where they now remain in a critical condition.

“The club is grateful for the rapid action of our stewards and medical support team and appreciates the many notes of interest and support that have been sent in the past 24 hours.

“Everyone at Leeds United joins the broader community in sending our well wishes to the individual and their family at this difficult time.”

Leeds drew the game 1-1 after Dominic Calvert-Lewin cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s first-half opener. The point leaves Daniel Farke’s side seventh in the Premier League.