Goose disrupts Burgess Hill Town match against Whyteleafe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
During a football match in West Sussex on August 11, a goose landed on the pitch, causing significant disruption. Burgess Hill Town FC was leading Whyteleafe 3-0 when the incident occurred 37 minutes into the game. It reportedly took several minutes for officials to capture the goose before play could resume. The club confirmed the bird was safely returned to its natural surroundings. Despite the interruption, Burgess Hill Town FC maintained its lead.
- •Burgess Hill Town FC led 3-0 at the time of the incident.
- •The goose landed on the pitch during the first half.
- •Match officials took several minutes to capture the bird.
- •The club confirmed the goose was safely returned to nature.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Goose on the loose disrupts football match
"It took several minutes to capture the elusive bird before the game resumed. the club says.
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