Hendon FC's first match since Ezekiel Williams' death abandoned after Ethan Creary suffers double collarbone break

Hendon FC’s first match since the death of midfielder Ezekiel Williams was abandoned after just seven minutes on Saturday when defender Ethan Creary was stretchered off the pitch with serious injuries during their Isthmian League South Central Division fixture against Bedfont Sports.

Creary was taken to hospital following the incident. The club confirmed hours later that he was “conscious, talking, and feeling better than earlier,” adding that early assessments indicated a double break to the collarbone, possible shoulder ligament damage, and concussion.

In a message posted on Hendon’s X account on Sunday, Creary provided his own update: “I have a double break to the collar bone, will find out sometime this week whether it requires surgery. I have to be in the ward for 24hrs to assess any potential bleed in the brain, it’s just protocol and I woke up feeling okay.”

Creary also addressed his teammates directly: “The reason I wanted to come here boys is because something special will happen here. Nothing changes in my eyes, with God & Ezekiel watching over us, no one can stand in our way.”

The match had already carried enormous emotional weight for the club. Players from both sides observed a minute’s silence before kick-off in tribute to Williams, who died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries sustained in an incident in Milton Keynes in the early hours of 1 November. He was 26. Two men have since been charged with his murder.

Hendon said on Sunday that a new date for the postponed fixture against Bedfont Sports would be announced in due course.