Back to the Southampton Newsfeed

Burnley's match against Southampton is stopped to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast... with Mohamed Elyounoussi and Yan Valery among those to take on nutrition

Burnley's match against Southampton was stopped in the first half to allow visiting players observing Ramadan to break their fast.

Ramadan sees Muslims around the world partaking in a period of fasting where they do not eat or drink during the daylight hours from dawn until sunset, which occurred at 8:26pm on Thursday evening.

English football has become more open to accommodate requests for those observing the fast in recent seasons and this year referees will again allow a pause in evening matches - if requested - for players to break their fast.