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Daily Mirror
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Tom Victor

Brentford vs Wolves sees 19 minutes of first half added time after play is suspended

The Premier League match between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers left fans wondering what the record was for the longest first half in the history of the competition.

Play was halted midway through the first half after a drone was seen hovering above the pitch, with players called to leave the field of play.

Referee Peter Bankes eventually indicated 19 minutes of added time at the end of the first period after the players returned to the pitch, though neither side was able to break the deadlock before half-time.

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