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. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Huddersfield look jittery here.

    Luton work the ball well, with Harry Cornick finding Snodgrass.

    The former West Ham and Leeds man shoots - it's not a great shot by any means but home keeper Lee Nicholls nervously pushes the ball out into danger, where Amari'i Bell stabs wide.

  2. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Danel Sinani, who scored Huddersfield's goal in the first leg, makes a pig's ear of a corner and Luton are let off the hook.

    The visitors have shown more quality from set-pieces, and looked most likely to score so far.

  3. 'Huddersfield lucky not to be a goal down'published at 19:57 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Matthew Glennon
    Former Huddersfield keeper on BBC Radio Leeds

    Where's Pipa?

    You've got to make sure your defensive duties are done first.

    Great work from Lee Nicholls, he was in the right place to make the save, but we should be 1-0 down.

  4. GREAT SAVE!published at 13 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Lee Nicholls denies Harry CornickImage source, Rex Features

    Harry Cornick has to score there for Luton!

    Danny Hylton wins the ball high and Luton work the ball to Kal Naismith, whose low ball across the face of goal is asking to be slotted in.

    However, Huddersfield keeper Lee Nicholls saves from point-blank range. Great reactions.

  5. Postpublished at 9 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    The first chance goes to Luton.

    Again they go long - Robert Snodgrass then plays a lovely through ball for Harry Cornick, who drags his left-footed shot wide.

    The angle was tough but the Hatters forward arguably should've done better, even on his weaker foot.

  6. 'Luton getting ball forward quickly'published at 7 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Jonathan Smith
    Former Luton midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio

    Danny Hylton of LutonImage source, Rex Features

    There's a clear tactic from Luton to get the ball forward quickly at the moment.

    They're trying to put Huddersfield under pressure - and get Danny Hylton into the game - it's been a good start from them here.

  7. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Luton win a couple early corners, taken by veteran Robert Snodgrass - who is booed by home fans for his previous allegiance to Leeds.

    The deliveries have quality but Huddersfield do their defensive job.

  8. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Huddersfield v LutonImage source, Rex Features

    It's bouncing at the John Smith's Stadium, as it should be.

    Huddersfield will be hoping to thrive - for Luton, it might be a case of whether they can survive a potential early onslaught from the hosts.

  9. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Huddersfield 0-0 Luton (agg 1-1)

    Right then, let's do this. Referee Peter Bankes gets things started.

    Huddersfield have never won a home match in the Football League play-offs in nine previous attempts, while Luton are winless in all five of their EFL play-off matches.

    Will one of those change tonight? It may well be a draw after 90 minutes, but we'll have a winner in the end...

  10. Listen to BBC local radiopublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Commentary teams from BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Three Counties Radio are in position at the John Smith's Stadium, with live coverage of this rather massive game.

    You can't listen online, unfortunately, but if you live in either area tune in and absorb the atmosphere from West Yorkshire.

    Former Huddersfield keeper Matt Glennon and ex-Luton midfielder Jonathan Smith are on co-commentary - we'll be bringing you some of their insight.

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  11. How will Luton go about things?published at 19:39 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Jonathan Smith
    Former Luton midfielder on BBC Three Counties Radio

    The adventurous thing for Luton to do from the start would be to put Huddersfield under pressure, and I imagine that's the way they'll go.

    But at the same time it's important they keep it tight, and not give Huddersfield any encouragement.

  12. get involved

    Get Involved using #bbceflpublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Huddersfield have home advantage and plenty of successful play-off experience.

    Luton's squad has been hit by injuries but Nathan Jones' side are as gritty as they come, and they love to upset the odds.

    Get your crystal balls out for me - use #bbcefl on Twitter and let me know how you see this one going.

  13. Ince to stay on as Reading bosspublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Some managerial Championship news in the past hour or so...

    Championship side Reading have appointed former England midfielder Paul Ince as their permanent manager.

    The 54-year-old had been in charge on an interim basis since February when Veljko Paunovic left the club.

    The former Liverpool, Manchester United and Inter Milan player led the Royals to four wins and three draws in his first 11 games as Reading avoided relegation from the second tier.

    Ince gets Reading job on permanent basis

    Reading appoint former England midfielder Paul Ince as their manager on a permanent basis.

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  14. 'Thomas a surprise omission'published at 19:29 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Matthew Glennon
    Former Huddersfield keeper on BBC Radio Leeds

    I thought Carlos Corberan would have played Sorba Thomas tonight.

    He's had such a good season and he works so hard even when he's not having a great game.

    He feeds off the crowd and tonight is going to be a 'feed off the crowd' type game.

    Yeah, he's been out for a little while but I think he could have started tonight.

  15. Team newspublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Levi Colwill and Danny Ward of HuddersfieldImage source, Getty Images

    Both managers have made two changes to the line-ups which began the first leg at Kenilworth Road.

    Huddersfield bring in Pipa and Levi Colwill, while the Hatters have Danny Hylton and Robert Snodgrass in for Cameron Jerome and Henri Lansbury.

    They also have 17-goal top scorer Elijah Adebayo, out injured since 23 April, on the bench.

    Huddersfield: Nicholls, Pipa, Toffolo, Lees, Colwill, Hogg, O'Brien, Holmes, Sinani, Ward, Russell.

    Subs: Blackman, Anjorin, Rhodes, Ruffels, Thomas, Sarr, Eiting.

    Luton: Ingram, Bree, Naismith, Bradley, Burke, Snodgrass, Clark, Campbell, Bell, Cornick, Hylton,

    Subs: Isted, Potts, Adebayo, Mendes Gomes, Lockyer, Kioso, Jerome.

  16. First leg recappublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    FT: Luton 1-1 Huddersfield

    Huddersfield celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Friday's first leg ended 1-1 at Kenilworth Road, with Danel Sinani's low finish for Huddersfield cancelled out by Sonny Bradley's volley from a free-kick.

    Both sides had appeals for a penalty turned down in an exciting encounter.

    Huddersfield should arguably have been awarded a spot-kick in the opening 10 seconds when Harry Toffolo was barged over by James Bree while trying to get to Ollie Turton's cross.

    And Luton then had a penalty appeal of their own waved away by referee Robert Jones when Cameron Jerome burst through on goal and went down after tangling with Naby Sarr.

    Huddersfield dominated possession as the Hatters tired in the second half, but both struggled to create clear-cut chances.

  17. What a week in storepublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 16 May 2022

    Huddersfield v Luton (19:45 BST)

    Huddersfield TownImage source, Rex Features

    Four days, four finely poised EFL play-off semi-final second legs - what a week we have in store.

    First up it's Huddersfield v Luton, for a place in the Championship play-off final.

    The only guarantee is drama, whether that be within 90 minutes, extra time or - dare I say it - a penalty shootout.

    I hope you enjoy the ride!