Luton stay in bottom three after draw with Everton (2024)

Luton stay in bottom three after draw with Everton (1)

Luton Town missed the chance to move out of the Premier League's relegation places as they were held to a draw against Everton at Kenilworth Road.

Everton, safe from the drop before kick-off, went ahead from the penalty spot after 24 minutes.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin coolly converted after Luton defender Teden Mengi was penalised for hauling down Jarrad Branthwaite following an intervention from the video assistant referee.

Elijah Adebayo showed exactly what Luton have been missing as the striker marked his first start since early February with the equaliser seven minutes later, the big forward proving too strong for Ashley Young before shooting low past Jordan Pickford.

Both sides had opportunities after the break with Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski saving well from Jack Harrison's deflected shot and Calvert-Lewin's header but the stalemate was not broken.

The draw leaves Rob Edwards' side in the bottom three, level on points with Nottingham Forest but having played a game more.

"We obviously wanted to win the game," said Edwards. "We threw everything at it so I am disappointed right now.

"The supporters can see when the players are giving absolutely everything for the shirt. There's pride.

"We're still in the mix and the fight, we've got to keep believing."

Adebayo shows what might have been

Luton's Adebayo would have left his manager Rob Edwards harbouring mixed feelings after he made a goalscoring return with his 10th in the league this season.

Edwards would have been delighted to see 6ft 3ins Adebayo back on the mark but he will also be wondering what might have been had he not had that lengthy spell out through injury.

Adebayo's all-round game gives Luton an added dimension and he was rewarded with a standing ovation when he was substituted late on after tiring.

Luton will be disappointed not to have taken more from this game having fought their way back and created chances in the second half, particularly headed opportunities for Mengi and Ross Barkley, before a frantic finale.

They mounted a late surge that required some desperate Everton defending but could not make the breakthrough that would have made such a difference as the season enters its closing phase.

As always, Luton were full of endeavour with energetic winger Tahith Chong the prime example. Kenilworth Road once more provided an outstanding atmosphere, with the home fans showing their appreciation for their players' efforts with prolonged applause after the final whistle.

It was all tinged with regret, however, because Luton are now at the stage of the season where wins are required not draws.

Everton take the point

Everton, perhaps understandably, did not show the same intensity that brought them three home wins in a week - including the outstanding 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby - now safety had been assured.

They still put in plenty of effort and none of Luton's relegation rivals can complain about Everton's approach, several desperate late clearances and resolute defending proving their desire and determination to come away from Kenilworth Road with at least a point.

Everton are enjoying the relative riches watching the relegation battle from safety after the near misses of the previous two seasons so they should now play with more freedom.

This was, given the circ*mstances, a predictably attritional affair although manager Sean Dyche will perhaps question whether Everton could have controlled more of the ball against a Luton defence that, at times, looked nervous.

Dyche was also sure his side should have been awarded a second penalty, after Dwight McNeil appeared to be caught by Teden Mengi.

"I know there's a lot of news and noise recently about penalties, but I'm amazed we didn't have another one. That one, from the penalties I've seen this season, I'm very surprised they've not given that."

For now, Everton can let those below them have the relegation worries as they close out another traumatic campaign.

Player of the match

BranthwaiteJarrad Branthwaite

with an average of 7.21

LutonLuton TownLuton Town
EvertonEvertonEverton

Luton Town

Avg

Squad number6Player nameBarkley
Average rating
6.94
Squad number24Player nameKaminski
Average rating
6.75
Squad number11Player nameAdebayo
Average rating
6.55
Squad number14Player nameChong
Average rating
6.46
Squad number45Player nameDoughty
Average rating
6.38
Squad number9Player nameMorris
Average rating
6.07
Squad number8Player nameBerry
Average rating
6.02
Squad number10Player nameWoodrow
Average rating
5.86
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Squad number28Player nameSambi Lokonga
Average rating
5.84
Squad number32Player nameOnyedinma
Average rating
5.81
Squad number16Player nameBurke
Average rating
5.80
Squad number2Player nameOsho
Average rating
5.72
Squad number30Player nameTownsend
Average rating
5.52
Squad number15Player nameMengi
Average rating
5.23

Everton

Avg

Squad number32Player nameBranthwaite
Average rating
7.21
Squad number9Player nameCalvert-Lewin
Average rating
6.98
Squad number1Player namePickford
Average rating
6.77
Squad number6Player nameTarkowski
Average rating
6.69
Squad number27Player nameGueye
Average rating
6.58
Squad number22Player nameGodfrey
Average rating
6.52
Squad number28Player nameYoussef Chermiti
Average rating
6.44
Squad number23Player nameColeman
Average rating
6.32
Squad number7Player nameMcNeil
Average rating
6.23
Squad number21Player nameAndré Gomes
Average rating
6.21
Squad number37Player nameGarner
Average rating
6.13
Squad number14Player nameBeto
Average rating
6.12
Squad number8Player nameOnana
Average rating
5.97
Squad number11Player nameHarrison
Average rating
5.87
Squad number18Player nameYoung
Average rating
5.72
Squad number16Player nameDoucouré
Average rating
5.68

Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups

Luton

Formation 3-4-2-1

24Kaminski

16Burke15Mengi2Osho

32Onyedinma28Sambi Lokonga6Barkley45Doughty

9Morris14Chong

11Adebayo

24Kaminski
16Burke
15Mengi
2Osho
32OnyedinmaSubstituted forWoodrowat 70'minutes
28Sambi Lokonga
6Barkley
45Doughty
9Morris
14ChongBooked at 43minsSubstituted forBerryat 87'minutes
11AdebayoSubstituted forTownsendat 80'minutes

Substitutes

1Shea
8Berry
10Woodrow
17Mpanzu
18Clark
23Krul
27Hashioka
30Townsend
38Johnson

Everton

Formation 4-4-1-1

1Pickford

22Godfrey6Tarkowski32Branthwaite18Young

11Harrison27Gueye37Garner7McNeil

16Doucouré

9Calvert-Lewin

1Pickford
22Godfrey
6Tarkowski
32Branthwaite
18YoungSubstituted forColemanat 67'minutes
11Harrison
27GueyeBooked at 53minsSubstituted forRamalho Chermitiat 80'minutes
37GarnerBooked at 9minsSubstituted forOnanaat 55'minutes
7McNeil
16DoucouréSubstituted forAndré Gomesat 54'minutesBooked at 90mins
9Calvert-LewinSubstituted forGomes Betuncalat 80'minutes

Substitutes

5Keane
8Onana
10Danjuma
12Neves Virgínia
14Gomes Betuncal
21André Gomes
23Coleman
28Ramalho Chermiti
61Dobbin

Referee:: Tim Robinson
Attendance:: 11,873

Match Stats

Home TeamLutonAway TeamEverton

Possession: Home50%; Away50%

Shots: Home18; Away10

Shots on Target: Home5; Away3

Corners: Home8; Away7

Fouls: Home14; Away12

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Match ends, Luton Town 1, Everton 1.
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Second Half ends, Luton Town 1, Everton 1.
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Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Attempt blocked. Andros Townsend (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Everton).
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Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jack Harrison.
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Attempt blocked. Luke Berry (Luton Town) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Teden Mengi.
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Attempt missed. Teden Mengi (Luton Town) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross following a corner.
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Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jordan Pickford.
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Attempt saved. Luke Berry (Luton Town) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Cauley Woodrow with a cross.
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Attempt saved. Teden Mengi (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
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Albert Sambi Lokonga (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Youssef Chermiti (Everton).
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Booking
André Gomes (Everton) is shown the yellow card.
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Corner, Everton. Conceded by Cauley Woodrow.
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Foul by Gabriel Osho (Luton Town).
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Youssef Chermiti (Everton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt blocked. Cauley Woodrow (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a headed pass.
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Gabriel Osho (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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