A 51-year-old man who took ill during Everton's Premier League game against Stoke City has passed away, the club have confirmed.
Everton have confirmed that a fan who took ill during their Premier League clash with Stoke City on Saturday has passed away.
The 51-year-old, who has not been named, was treated at the scene before being transferred immediately from Goodison Park to a nearby hospital.
In a short statement, the club said: "Everton is deeply saddened to report that the 51-year-old fan taken ill during today's game has passed away in hospital.
"The thoughts and prayers of everybody at the football club are with his family and friends.