Summary

  • Result: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (aggregate 2-1)

  • Substitute Jordan Rhodes scores only goal in the 82nd minute

  • They will face Nottm Forest or Sheff Utd in final on 29 May

  • Terriers finished season third, seven points above sixth-placed Luton

  • Second leg of Forest v Blades on Tuesday (19:45 BST)

  1. One down, three to gopublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Huddersfield celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    That's the first EFL play-off semi-final of the week done, with Huddersfield edging past Luton to reach the Championship final.

    Join us at the same time tomorrow to do it all again, as Nottingham Forest go into their semi-final second leg at home to Sheffield United with a 2-1 advantage.

    Thanks for your company.

  2. Read our match reportpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    You can read my colleague Ian Woodcock's match report here.

    Valiant from Luton but Huddersfield hung in there and struck when it mattered.

    Rhodes winner takes Huddersfield to play-off final

    Huddersfield Town will play in the Championship play-off final after battling past Luton Town 2-1 on aggregate.

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  3. 'Luton played a great game'published at 21:51 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Jonathan Smith
    Former Luton midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio

    It's fine margins isn't it - over two games one goal from a set-piece has been the difference.

    Jordan Rhodes has made a living out of that - you can't blame anyone form a Luton perspective.

    It's a difficult one to take and I'm sure the boys will be gutted, but they've played a great game tonight.

  4. Managers preview Forest v Bladespublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Nottm Forest v Sheff Utd (Tue, 19:45 BST)

    Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper says his side want to deliver one more home performance to make their fans "proud" in their play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield United.

    Forest take a 2-1 lead into Tuesday's return at the City Ground with a final place at Wembley at stake.

    "Our support this season has been incredible," Cooper told BBC Radio Nottingham.

    "We want them to be proud of their team so let's aim to do that again."

    Unlike Forest, who are trying to return to the Premier League for the first time since 1999, the Blades are looking for an immediate return to the top flight and boss Paul Heckingbottom knows the onus is on his side to take the game to Forest.

    "We've got nothing to lose. If it's still 2-1 after 80 minutes then no problem, we're comfortable with that - we need to prepare for every eventuality," he told BBC Radio Sheffield.

    "These are long ties and emotions start coming into play. It's about staying in the game."

    Forest into play-off final after shootout win

    Nottingham Forest beat Sheffield United in a penalty shootout to reach the Championship play-off final.

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  5. Postpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    So Huddersfield will face either Nottingham Forest or Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, on 29 May.

    The Terriers will find out their opponents tomorrow night...

  6. 'Terriers players need to take in moment'published at 21:46 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Matthew Glennon
    Former Huddersfield keeper on BBC Radio Leeds

    Huddersfield found a way to win and they've got to enjoy it now.

    Football is over too quickly and you have got to soak in every last bit of it.

    Now I have to lose six pounds to fit into my Wembley shirt!

  7. 'Huddersfield rode luck but deserve final place'published at 21:44 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

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    Matthew Glennon
    Former Huddersfield keeper on BBC Radio Leeds

    It's been absolutely brilliant.

    Yeah, it wasn't the best performance tonight but they got the job done.

    Lee Nicholls has been great all season and he stood up today, and then a bit of magic from Sorba Thomas.

    Across the season this is thoroughly deserved, even if they rode their luck tonight.

  8. get involved

    Get Involved using #bbceflpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

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    Stavros Makro: I'm remembering Jordan Rhodes playing for Blackburn and being so lethal. You never lose that, no matter how many games you play in the season.

    Mo Jaffer: Jordan Rhodes scores when he wants. Literally!

  9. Postpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Home fans stream onto the pitch and one or two try to incite the Luton players, who are understandably not in the mood for such antics.

    But things calm down after a moment, allowing Huddersfield a chance to celebrate.

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Huddersfield are going to Wembley!

    They were terrible in the first half, largely because Luton were so effective, but they stepped things up after the break and got their reward through Jordan Rhodes' clever finish from Sorba Thomas' free-kick.

    Luton huffed and puffed but ran out of legs towards the end - a great effort from them nonetheless.

  11. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    The hosts continue to keep the ball well and win a useful throw-in.

    Time almost up.

  12. Postpublished at 90+3 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Luton can't sustain any attacks here.

    Elijah Adebayo is flagged offside and Huddersfield can take their time with this.

  13. 'Huddersfield have players to see job through'published at 21:35 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Matthew Glennon
    Former Huddersfield keeper on BBC Radio Leeds

    The referee's not gone too big on the minutes added on, it's about right.

    Big few minutes for Huddersfield. They've got the players to do it.

  14. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Sonny Bradley makes a good challenge to thwart Huddersfield scorer Jordan Rhodes.

    Luton need the ball down the other end but it looks like they've run out of steam.

  15. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90+1 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    The fourth official has indicated a minimum of four minutes added time.

    One more chance for Luton?

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 90 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Huddersfield have won a corner.

    They're managing this well.

    Luton do now bring on top scorer Elijah Adebayo, with Harry Cornick making way. How fit is Adebayo? He doesn't have long to make an impact.

  17. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Pipa tries his luck for the hosts but the ball flies over the bar.

    Luton are going to throw the kitchen sink at this now.

  18. Postpublished at 87 mins

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Huddersfield bring on defender Naby Sarr for playmaker Duane Holmes.

    Luton also make a change - Reece Burke off, Carlos Mendes Gomes on.

    Not long left.

  19. 'Jones has to roll dice'published at 21:29 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)

    Jonathan Smith
    Former Luton midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio

    This is where Luton boss Nathan Jones might have to roll the dice.

  20. goal

    GOAL: Huddersfield 1-0 Luton (agg 2-1)published at 83 mins

    Jordan Rhodes

    Jordan RhodesImage source, Reuters

    Huddersfield have the breakthrough!

    Substitute Sorba Thomas puts a free-kick into the Luton box and Jordan Rhodes gets the better of Amari'i Bell at the back post - sticking out his foot on the slide to steer the ball inside the far post.

    A predatory goal from a predatory striker and the Terriers could be heading for Wembley.