Analysis: Luton Town 2-1 Crystal Palace

Adam Millington, BBC Sport

It took a determined performance at Kenilworth Road for promoted Luton to finally register their first home win of the Premier League season.

Crystal Palace went ahead through Odsonne Edouard, his goal was chalked off from handball, and that moment inspired Rob Edwards’ men to their battling victory.

They had shown some moments of promise throughout the game but struggled to find the required final ball inside the box – until their late surge, that is.

Teden Mengi was switched on to tap home after a corner was flicked in his path, and Luton didn’t let up despite his goal being cancelled out within two minutes by Michael Olise’s equaliser.

They continued to toil in the final third and it eventually paid dividends, an expert Chiedozie Ogbene delivery finding Jacob Brown to deal the winning blow.

Luton’s persistence gave them a crucial three points and finally put an end to their poor home record.

It also steered the Hatters four points clear of relegation, a fact which could be incredibly helpful given their difficult upcoming fixtures; they take on Brentford, Arsenal and Manchester City in their next three games.

However, after that Bournemouth and Sheffield United are among their opponents, and Edwards should hope Saturday’s performance gives them hope of picking up further points in those encounters.