The League Two football derby between Oldham and Rochdale was suspended this afternoon over a 'medical emergency' involving a supporter in the stands.
The players were forced to leave the pitch at Boundary Park as medics rushed to give the fan treatment.
The supporter involved is understood to be a Latics fan in Oldham's Main Stand.
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Oldham FC said on Twitter the fan involved - a man - was 'back responsive and receiving treatment'.
The club praised fans for alerting stewards quickly to the emergency.
In an update, the club said: "A further update on the Latics supporter is he’s now at hospital in a stabilised condition thankfully. We hope he makes a swift recovery so we can all welcome him back to Boundary Park soon."
The emergency came 18 minutes into the game, with the score at 0-0.
The official Twitter account of Rochdale FC said: "The game is paused as there is a medical emergency involving a supporter in the stadium.
"We send our best wishes to the supporter and hope they make a full recovery."
In a later tweet, the club added: "The match has been suspended until further notice."
Oldham FC added on Twitter: "Our best wishes go with the Latics fan concerned.
"A heartfelt thank you to supporters who alerted it quickly to the stewards and medical team in the Main Stand upper.
"We will try to provide a further update but he is back responsive and receiving treatment."
Play resumed at 3.37pm.
Rochdale added on Twitter: "Applause ring out around Boundary Park as it appears, thankfully, that the supporter is in a stable condition."
