Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Luton scored twice in the opening two minutes and 17 seconds en route to a stunning 4-0 win against Brighton at Kenilworth Road.
Aided by a superb hat-trick from striker Elijah Adebayo, this was comfortably the hosts’ biggest Premier League win and their most commanding performance.
It was earned in swashbuckling style as they dismissed an insipid Brighton to move out of the relegation zone for the first time in nearly two months.
Chiedozie Ogbene also netted during a first half in which Roberto De Zerbi’s side simply could not cope with what came their way, a shadow of the team that won the corresponding fixture 4-1 on the opening weekend.
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Being closed down by Lamptey on the edge of Brighton's box, Ogbene tries his luck with a low shot that lacks sufficient pace to trouble Steele. Still, Luton have come out of the traps in similar style to the first half.
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Facundo Valentín Buonanotte Evan Joe Ferguson
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Luton Town kick off, and we are back under way!
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Not only does Brighton's Premier League goal drought go on - the Seagulls last scored a top-flight goal in December - but they are yet to win from behind in the league this season. Given their arrears today, improving a record of four draws and four losses when trailing at half-time is surely beyond them.
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A remarkable first half at Kenilworth Road ends with the home side leading 3-0, having stormed two goals ahead within three minutes. Luton were out of the blocks before Brighton could blink, as Adebayo headed home from close range, before Ogbene beat Steele to prod into the net just moments later. While the visitors slightly steadied the ship thereafter, there was more pressure from the Hatters ahead of Adebayo's second strike shortly before the break. While Brighton now have a mountain to climb, their hosts have an enviable advantage to protect during the second half.
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gilmour lashes over the crossbar with a shot from outside the box, as Brighton's latest attempt to reduce their deficit comes to nothing. De Zerbi has a big team talk coming up during the break.
Luton Town vs Brighton & Hove Albion
There are to be at least five minutes of additional time at the end of this eventful first half. Will we be treated to any more goals? Neither side seems too interested in sitting back.
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