Luton has achieved promotion to the Premier League after defeating Coventry on penalties at Wembley Stadium. This victory means that Luton will now play in the top-flight league and will earn a minimum of £170 million over the next three years. If they manage to retain their Premier League status, this figure could rise to £290 million.
The game started with a troubling incident as Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch and was stretchered off after just 11 minutes. However, this did not deter Luton from dominating the game. Despite having two goals disallowed, they managed to take the lead through Jordan Clarke’s well-taken effort in the first half.
With 10 shots to their name, Luton was firmly in control in the first 45 minutes, leaving Coventry with little choice but to come out fighting in the second half. They did just that and were rewarded after 66 minutes when Viktor Gyokeres broke free down the left and found Gustavo Hamer, who slotted home to make it 1-1.
Both teams had opportunities to score in the remainder of the game, but they couldn’t be separated as the contest went into extra time. The 30 minutes of extra time saw limited action, with Joe Taylor finding the back of the net after Jonathan Panzo’s error just four minutes from time. However, it was ruled out for offside, leading the game to penalties.
Although it is a cruel way to decide a game of such magnitude, it was Fankaty Dabo of Coventry who missed from the spot, sending Luton through as 6-5 penalty shootout winners. This victory marks a significant achievement for Luton and sets them up for a promising future in the Premier League.