Luton Town vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Luton win it back with Osho as he cuts out a Fulham move forward well in the centre. Now the hosts look to get more a foot on the ball.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Fulham have enjoyed the early possession here. Luton try to press, yet Adebayo fouls Ream.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Fulham try to make early inroads down the left. Just feel as if they're feeling it out. Can Traore and Robinson cause Ogbene problems? He does well to cut out a ball from Iwobi.
Luton Town vs Fulham
The officials lead the players out on to the turf as this historic Bedfordshire ground is bathed in sun. The home fans are in fine voice, as they have been all term. Edwards applauds the orange masses as his side have exceded expectations to last to the final day. We have the toss here, and Fulham will get us underway. But first, Luton honour the life of Viv Busby who sadly passed away on the eighth of May.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Today's referee is Matthew Donohue. 162 yellow cards and three red cards have been handed out by Donohue across his 35 games this season. Last weekend’s fixture between AFC Bournemouth and Brentford was the first Donohue has refereed in the Premier League. Luton last had a game officiated by Donohue when they defeated Wigan Athletic in an Emirates FA Cup third round replay in January 2023. The assistant referees are Ian Hussin and Wade Smith. The fourth official today is John Busby.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Following their 1-0 win in the reverse fixture, Fulham are looking to complete their first league double over Luton since the 1953-54 campaign. However, Luton look to end on a high. Since their return to the Football League in 2014, the Hatters have only lost their final league game in one of their nine seasons (W6 D2), going down 3-1 at QPR in 2020-21. Fulham haven’t won their final league game in any of the last six seasons (D1 L5), since beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in 2016-17.
Luton Town vs Fulham
Fulham make six changes from the side who lost 4-0 at home to Manchester City last time out. Defender Issa Diop is suspended as a result of his red card against the defending champions. Tim Ream replaces him. Raul Jimenez starts in place of Rodrigo Muniz up front. Kenny Tete, Harrison Reed, Harry Wilson and Adama also come into the side. Timothy Castagne, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Andreas Pereira, Muniz and Willian are on the bench.
Luton Town vs Fulham
FULHAM SUBS: Marek Rodak, Armando Broja, Tom Cairney, Fode Ballo-Toure, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Andreas Pereira, Rodrigo Muniz, Willian, Tim Castagne.
Luton Town vs Fulham
FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Tim Ream, Kenny Tete; Joao Palhinha, Harrison Reed; Adama Traore, Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson; Raul Jimenez.
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