Luton v Everton live – Premier League latest as Hatters aim to jump ...

HATTERS FRUSTRATED BY EVERTON

Luton’s hopes of survival are dwindling by the game. A hard-fought 1-1 draw with Everton at Kenilworth Road was not enough to move them out of the relegation zone, and now they have played a game more than the teams around them.

Everton clinched survival last weekend, which many felt increased Luton’s chances of victory, though there were never much danger of a Sean Dyche team phoning it in. They defended resolutely, heading away cross after cross, and ensured Jordan Pickford had a relatively quiet night.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin put them ahead in the first half, clipping a penalty straight down the middle after Teden Mengi was penalised for trying to bear hug Jarrad Branthwaite at a corner.

Elijah Adebayo, starting for the first time since February, equalised with a terrific goal in the 31st minute. But though Luton dominated the second half, they struggled to create any clear chances and only really threatened a winner during a pulsating injury-time onslaught.

The draw continues a desperate run of form for Luton. They have won only one of their last 15 league games, picking up only seven points in that time. It has left them needing favours from elsewhere – starting tomorrow when Nottingham Forest go to Sheffield United and Burnley host Newcastle.