Andros Townsend survives accident with pitch roller during training

On September 19, 2026, former Premier League star Andros Townsend, currently playing for Thai League 1 club PT Prachuap, survived a frightening accident during a pre-match warm-up.

While practicing near the touchline, Townsend was accidentally struck by a heavy motorized pitch roller.

Showing incredible resilience and composure, he refused to sit out the match entirely.

After reassuring his concerned teammates, he made a substitute appearance in the 93rd minute of a 3-0 victory.

In response to the incident, the home club, Pattani FC, issued a formal apology and immediately implemented stricter safety measures, including a ban on heavy machinery while players are on the field.

The football community expressed immense relief that the veteran winger escaped the freak accident without serious injury.