Amateur Footballer Hospitalized After Violent Pitch Invasion in Liverpool

Richard Agbasoga, a 27-year-old amateur footballer and temporary NHS worker from Ghana, suffered a fractured skull during a violent incident at a 12th-tier Liverpool Premier League match between Ormskirk West End and Calci FC. The attack occurred after an Ormskirk player was headbutted, sparking a mass brawl where about a dozen men stormed the pitch, chased Agbasoga, and assaulted him, leading to the match being abandoned with Ormskirk leading 2-0. Due to his status as an overseas student, Agbasoga is not eligible for statutory sick pay, prompting his club to establish a fundraising campaign that has raised over £2,200 to cover his medical and living expenses while he recovers, potentially sidelined for up to 12 weeks. The Liverpool County FA has suspended Calci FC's fixtures pending an investigation, although the club itself has not been suspended. Merseyside Police have not received a formal complaint, and the incident remains under review. Ormskirk West End, founded in 1970, has a notable history, including former players like Trevor Birch.