Vardy Halts Match as Referee Injured at Leicester

Leicester City secured a 2-0 victory over Southampton, with Jamie Vardy scoring his 199th goal for the club and notably halting play after referee David Webb was injured in a collision with Jordan Ayew. As Webb lay on the ground and play continued, Vardy grabbed the referee’s whistle to stop the match, prompting medical assistance and earning praise for his quick thinking. The game was delayed for about 12 minutes while Webb, making his Premier League debut, was treated before being replaced by fourth official Sam Barrott. Webb was able to walk off the pitch and is reported to be okay after medical checks. The incident added emotional weight, as it comes ahead of Vardy’s imminent departure from Leicester after 13 years. The win marked Leicester’s first home league victory since December.