Update given on players involved in sickening collision with National League match abandoned

An update has been given on the two players involved in a sickening collision with the National League match being abandoned.

The crowd at Eastleigh v Scunthorpe fell silent as play was halted on the 97th minute, scoreline at 1-1, after Eastleigh’s Archie Harris and Scunthorpe’s Jean Belehouan clashed heads.

Both players received on-pitch medical treatment; Harris was briefly unconscious but regained consciousness, given oxygen, and hospitalised.

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— Scunthorpe United FC (@SUFCOfficial) September 2, 2025

Belehouan, wasn’t unconscious, but had a numb face and was in shock but responded well after being wheeled off the pitch. He returned to the dressing room for further checks.

Scunthorpe manager Andy Butler said to BBC Radio Humberside: Belehouan had not lost consciousness but had a “slightly numb face” and was in a “bit of shock from the impact” but “seemed OK”.

“Football and results are nothing compared to the players’ safety so we wish Archie Harris all the best and we hope he makes a full and speedy recovery,” he added.

“He’s had the best possible care, he’s had the ambulance people and three people around him.”

Archie is conscious and responsive in hospital, very scary but hopefully he will be ok. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Arch and Jean.

— Andy Harris (@andyddharris) September 2, 2025

Scunthorpe tweeted: “90+7’ Butler is incensed by a challenge on Jean Belehouan that looks horrendously bad for both players involved. Urgent medical attention needed for both players.

“An ambulance is shouted for as the crowd goes really quiet. Our thoughts are with both the Eastleigh player and Jean Belehouan while they receive treatment as flags are put around the incident while treatment is undertaken.

“The referee tells both sets of players to go to the changing rooms with a number of distraught looks from both sets of players. Our thoughts continue to be with both players as they are treated.

“Belehouan gets to his feet momentarily, but goes back to the floor soon after. There’s a lot of concern in the Silverlake Stadium for both players.

“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.

“Our thoughts continue to be with both players here at the Silverlake Stadium as supporters are asked to leave the venue.

“Jean Belehouan is currently sat up while treatment continues, and is currently responding to our medical staff. He is transferred onto a wheelchair.

“We will allow Eastleigh to report on their player themselves, who we sent our best wishes to.

“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.

“A big thank you to everyone for your support this evening – have a safe journey home.

“Jean Belehouan has returned to the dressing room following treatment and will continue to be assessed and monitored.

At this stage, JB appears to be responding well to testing.

As soon as there are any other updates we will update.”

Eastleigh wrote on their social media: “Play is halted after a serious collision. Paramedics are on the pitch and the stadium drops to silence. Our thoughts are with Archie Harris and Jean Belehouan.

“Full-Time – the game has been abandoned. Once again, the thoughts of everyone at Eastleigh Football Club are with Archie Harris and Jean Belehouan.

“Eastleigh Football Club can confirm that Archie Harris has been admitted to hospital and is conscious and talking. We will provide further updates to supporters in due course. We’re all with you, Archie 💙”

Fans wished both a speedy recovery after an update was given on the players involved in a sickening collision with the National League match abandoned…

@callumjames95: Glad to hear Archie is well both teams should just take the point and move on from this 🤝🤝

@chelsea20284993: Glad to hear Archie is conscious. Sending him well wishes from a Scunthorpe fan

@sufc1899: Great news. All the best for the season lads

@Archie111111111: I have never been so relieved by a tweet before, hope he comes back as soon as possible, all of eastleigh are praying for you Harris 💙🤍

@zac_sufc: Brilliant news good luck for the season lads see you at our place and hope to see Archie there too 👊

@christiansufc: This is fantastic news. One of the most horrific things I’ve seen stood in a football stadium.

@OllieAFCB: Wish Archie the best, great that he’s conscious and talking 🙏

@footballtravs: Wishing all the best to Archie, sounds pretty serious but good to hear a positive update 🙌

@JumbledUpJim: Here’s hoping that both players make a swift and full recovery. Never good to see that.

@unopinionated_t: Glad to hear he is conscious and talking. Thoughts are with you Archie.