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SOUTHAMPTON, England — The English Premier League game between Southampton and Aston Villa was briefly halted after a drone was spotted flying around St. Mary's Stadium late in the first half. Referee Michael Salisbury instructed all players to leave the field minutes before the scheduled halftime break, and match officials waited near the tunnel. A short time later, the drone was gone and play resumed.
