Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray declared his side’s goalless draw against play-off candidates Luton was definitely no “beauty contest”.Second-placed Rovers, shorn of in-form Chile striker Ben Brereton-Diaz due to international duty and injured on-loan Brighton winger Reda Khadra, never really looked like making it 10 wins from 13 Championship clashes at Kenilworth Road.Mowbray said...Full Story »

Blackburn remained in the automatic promotion places despite being held to a goalless draw by play-off chasing Luton at Kenilworth Road.The hosts started much the brighter team and went close early on, as Cameron Jerome’s header was gathered at the second attempt by Thomas Kaminski, who also had to collect Henri Lansbury’s flicked attempt from Kal Naismith’s cross.Rovers’...Full Story »

Nathan Jones has promised to rotate his Luton squad again at home to Blackburn, despite Tuesday’s win over Bristol City taking them to within six points of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places.Hatters boss Jones made six changes in midweek and has stressed the necessity to freshen up his team with games coming thick and fast.Allan Campbell and Fred Onyedinma are expected to be recalled...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson labelled his side’s 2-1 defeat at Luton as a “missed opportunity”.The Robins were the better team on the night but fell behind to Tom Lockyer’s header after 42 minutes.Although Andreas Weimann levelled 11 minutes into the second half, Elijah Adebayo bundled over the line from close range in the 68th minute to earn the victory.Pearson said: ...Full Story »

Top scorer Elijah Adebayo was Luton’s matchwinner as his 12th goal of the season earned his side a 2-1 home win against Bristol City.The visitors went close early on when home goalkeeper James Shea was beaten by an inswinging corner and Kal Naismith did well to head the ball over from underneath his own crossbar.It was the Robins who enjoyed the better of the early stages and following yet...Full Story »

Luton will be without Reece Burke for Tuesday’s Championship fixture against Bristol City following his red card on Saturday.Burke saw red at Bramall Lane for a professional foul on Sheffield United’s Rhian Brewster as the Hatters fell to a 2-0 defeat.Top scorer Elijah Adebayo did not start due to a tight hamstring as Admiral Muskwe returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, though he ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s game management after they earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring at the start of the second half before Robinson doubled the Blades’ lead just three minutes later.Luton’s challenge suffered a further setback when Reece Burke was...Full Story »

Sheffield United earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following second-half goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring in the 48th minute before Robinson doubled the lead just three minutes later as the Blades made a flying start after half-time.Luton had no response and their hopes of getting anything out of the match suffered a further blow in the 61st minute whe...Full Story »

Hartlepool will again be without defender Jamie Sterry through suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Stevenage.Sterry serves the second of a two-game ban after his red card at Bristol Rovers, with Reagan Ogle again likely to come into the backline.Striker Marcus Carver will be monitored after starting the last two games following his signing from Southport, so Joe Grey, Mark Cullen...Full Story »

Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie is hoping to prove his fitness for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton.The Scot is nearing a return after a spell out with injury and Covid-19.George Baldock and John Fleck are also back in training after lay-offs, but it is not clear if they will be in contention to face the Hatters.Defender Baldock has been out of action for a month whil...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has urged his players to show more “urgency, anger and courage” after a 2-0 home defeat against Luton left them battling against relegation from the Championship.In a generally poor game, Luton went ahead shortly after the half-hour mark through the headed own goal from home centre-back Tom Holmes.Reading were little better after the break, with Luton ...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Reading suffered a further setback when they were beaten 2-0 by Luton at the SCL Stadium.In a poor first half, the visitors snatched a fortunate lead in the 33rd minute when central defender Tom Holmes sent a diving header into his own net.Reading offered little after the break and were breached again in the 58th minute, when Allan Campbell slotted in his second goal in as ...Full Story »

Michael Morrison could make his long-awaited return when Reading host Luton in Wednesday’s Championship clash.The 33-year-old defender has been out of action since September with a knee injury, but has spent the last few weeks on the comeback trail.Morrison mustered 45 minutes for Reading’s Under-23s on Friday and is now back in contention for a first-team return.Defender Liam Moore ...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side were “full value” for their last-gasp 3-2 win over Sky Bet Championship leaders Bournemouth.With just seconds remaining in stoppage time, Kal Naismith curled in from 20 yards to blow the roof off Kenilworth Road and seal a tremendous victory for the hosts.Jones said: “With the greatest respect, these will go up. These and Fulham, they&rsquo...Full Story »

Kal Naismith’s stunning goal in stoppage time saw Luton defeat Sky Bet Championship leaders Bournemouth 3-2 in a thrilling contest at Kenilworth Road.After leading 2-0 at the break and then seeing the Cherries hit back to level during the second period, it looked like the spoils would be shared until Naismith took aim from 20 yards and found the bottom corner.The visitors dominated the ear...Full Story »

Luton will continue to be without forward Admiral Muskwe for their Championship clash against Bournemouth.Muskwe, who has played 14 times for the Hatters this season, is on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Zimbabwe.Luton boss Nathan Jones will also be unable to call on Harry Cornick, who is out with a calf injury.Jones’ side will be playing their first match in the Championship since a 1-1 ...Full Story »

Vandals scrawled the message ‘Mbappe, you’re dead’ over the giant painting of the Paris Saint-Germain star. Kylian Mbappe grew up in the town of Bondy outside Paris Credit: EPA Politician Sylvine Thomassin was also targeted by graffiti as she runs for mayor in the town on the outskirts of Paris. Critics have blasted her for appearing alongside Mbappe at campaign events over ...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones was happy to see his side shake off their ring rust as they cruised past Harrogate 4-0 to move into the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Hatters went into the game having not played for 29 days due to outbreaks of Covid but, despite their lack of action, they eased home thanks to goals from Elijah Adebayo, Cameron Jerome, Kal Naismith and Luke Berry.Jones said: “We ha...Full Story »

Luton ensured there was to be no FA Cup third-round upset at Kenilworth Road as they shook off the rust to beat League Two Harrogate 4-0.After a slow start to proceedings, the Hatters – who had not played for 29 days – took the lead through top-scorer Elijah Adebayo before Cameron Jerome, Kal Naismith and Luke Berry added to the scoreline in the second half.Adebayo showed he had lost...Full Story »

Andros Townsend’s extra-time screamer saved Everton’s blushes as under-fire Rafael Benitez saw his side stumble into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-2 triumph at Hull.The Spaniard has never been the most popular figure at Goodison Park thanks in no small part to his strong ties to Liverpool, where he oversaw his final match in East Yorkshire.There were times on Saturday evening when...Full Story »