Luton Town overcame a blown lead in regulation to earn a place in the Premier League by outlasting Coventry City in penalties during Saturday’s playoff final at Wembley Stadium.
USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath watched as Fankaty Dabo’s penalty sailed over the goal to give the Hatters a 6-5 win after 120 minutes ended 1-1 and neither team missed on 11-straight attempts from the spot. [ MORE: Premier League promotion watch 2022-23 ] In 2018 Luton and Coventry were both in the fourth-tier of English football.
Now Luton is joining Sheffield United and Burnley in the top flight. Jordan Clark scored Luton Town’s goal, while Gustavo Hamer leveled the line for Coventry City. GOAL! Luton’s taken the first five shots of the match and now one’s found the back of the goal.
It’s Jordan Clark who belts home in the 23rd minute to put the Hatters on top! Luton Town, 1-0 CHANCE! It’s Elijah Adebayo, who assisted the opener, who can’t quite get a very decent chance right, as Luton is looking to put an early vice grip on the final.