Luton Town picked up their second Premier League victory of the season on Saturday, as they traded a series of late goals with Crystal Palace, downing the Eagles 2-1 at Kenilworth Road in the end.
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The result moves the Hatters four points clear of the relegation zone, still in 17th after Everton were docked 10 points last week. With just one win in their last six PL games, Crystal Palace (15 points) have slipped to 13th in the table, but still just one point off of 10th.
Somewhat unsurprisingly, the game was headed for an uneventful scoreless draw before a late flurry of goals saw Luton take the lead not once, but twice, inside the final 20 minutes.
The goals began when the ball fell to Teden Mengi inside the six-yard box in the 72nd minute. A corner kick from the far side was flicked on to the back post where Mengi battled for position, settled the ball down and hammered it back across goal for an unexpected opening goal.
Then came a moment of magic from returning star man Michael Olise, who made his first start of the season after recovering from a long-term hamstring injury. The English-born French youth international took his first touch on the ball at the halfway line, scooted down the right wing as he tightroped the touchline, made his way to the 18-yard box and cut back inside onto his favored left foot to uncork a world-class finish befitting a world-class run.
Alas, such quality ultimately went to waste in the 83rd minute, when Crystal Palace’s defense fell asleep and watched a stellar cross from Chiedozie Ogbene curl and bounce through the penalty area and the six-yard box. No one stuck a foot out to touch or boot it clear, until Jacob Brown arrived at the back post and slotted home the winning goal.
What’s next?
Luton will head to west London to take on Brentford next Saturday (10 am ET), a day before Crystal Palace go to east London to face West Ham.
Player ratings - Luton Town vs Crystal Palace
Luton Town vs Crystal Palace, final score: 2-1
Goalscorers: Teden Mengi (72'), Michael Olise (74'), Jacob Brown (83')
72nd minute - GOAL - Teden Mengi puts Luton ahead
74th minute - GOAL - Michael Olise marks his return with a goal two minutes later
83rd minute - GOAL - Jacob Brown finishes Chiedozie Ogbene’s brilliant cross to win it
How to watch Luton Town vs Crystal Palace live, stream link, time
Kickoff: 10 am ET, Saturday (Nov. 25)
TV channel: Peacock
Online: Watch via Peacock Premium & Watch via NBCSports.com
Luton Town starting lineup
Kaminski — Mengi, Lockyer, Osho — Bell, Mpanzu, Barkley, Doughty — Townsend, Morris, Ogbene
Crystal Palace starting lineup
Johnstone — Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell — Doucoure, Lerma — Olise, Eze, Schlupp — Edouard
Focus on Luton Town, injury news
OUT: Reece Burke (thigh), Dan Potts (ankle), Mads Andersen (hamstring), Albert Sambi Lokonga (thigh) | QUESTIONABLE: Amari’i Bell (hamstring), Cauley Woodrow (calf), Alfie Doughty (knock), Chiedozie Ogbene (ankle)
Focus on Crystal Palace, injury news
OUT: James Tomkins (calf), Dean Henderson (thigh), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (thigh)
