West Ham United vs Luton Town LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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West Ham United FC 3 - 1 Luton Town FC
West Ham United vs Luton Town
17:14
It's all over at the London Stadium and it's joy for West Ham and heartbreak for Luton Town. The Hatters are all but relegated after defeat and a point or more for Nottingham Forest in the late kick-off will confirm Luton's relegation back to the Championship. A spirited second half performance saw the Hammers give departing manager David Moyes a final home game to remember. Rob Edwards’ side went into half-time 1-0 up thanks to a superb header from Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga and for large parts seemed comfortable. However, a much-improved West Ham levelled thanks to James Ward-Prowse, with Tomas Soucek and 19-year-old academy graduate George Earthy also getting on the score sheet. Only a win was good enough for Luton, who sit in 18th place on 26 points. The result all but ends the Hatters' hopes of playing Premier League football next season. That concludes our commentary, we hope you’ve enjoyed it!
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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FULL-TIME: WEST HAM 3-1 LUTON TOWN
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Credit to Luton. They are still pushing with two minutes remaining.
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16:57
The showboating and trickery in this second-half from Kudus has been nothing short of exceptional. He's a handful on his day...
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16:56
Resounding reception for Ogbonna as he is replaced by youngster Casey.
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16:55
Luton are huffing and puffing but they seem like a team who have accepted their fate.
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16:53
There will be six additional minutes added on.
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West Ham have shown their quality in the second-half. The home side have been brilliant going forward with Kudus and Bowen the standouts.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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West Ham have attempted the last seven shots in this game as Luton's last shot was taken by Onyedinma in the 62nd minute.
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Substitution Alfie Henry Harman Doughty Luke David Berry
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It's all West Ham.
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Substitution Reece Frederick James Burke Cauley Woodrow
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16:47
Emerson is replaced by Cresswell.
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16:47
Paqueta comes off for Ings.
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16:47
Carlton Morris is booked.
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The home fans are in full voice!
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16:44
The corner amounts to nothing and West Ham are readying Ings.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:44
Corner for Luton. They need something here.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:43
Reece Burke picks up a yellow card.
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16:40
Assist Mohammed Kudus
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Antonio goes off to a brilliant reception as he makes way for 19-year-old academy graduate Earthy.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:37
AS IT STANDS: Burnley are going down, and Luton will be all but down due to their negative goal difference.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:37
Onyedinma's afternoon is over as he is replaced by Ogbene.
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16:34
HOW HASN'T HE SCORED?! Kudus should wrap up the game and the three points for West Ham but the forward who has acres of space in the Luton box fires horribly wide.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:33
It has been all West Ham in this second period and it is fair to say those goals had been coming.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:32
Luton need to respond here...
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16:28
Goal Tomáš Souček
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:28
Bowen is causing the visitors a number of problems in the second-half. The England attacker drives forward and his cross is cleared for a corner.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:27
Luton pile forward with Chong and his cross just misses the onrushing Onyedinma.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:24
WHAT A CHANCE! Kudus beats his man and puts in a delightful cross but Antonio's header is stopped by Kaminski and the rebound from Bowen is put wide!
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CLOSE! Bowen reacts the quickest but his header is straight at Kaminski! Antonio, then pulls off the back of his marker and also sees his header saved. The Hammers are piling on the pressure.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:20
How will Luton respond to that blow?
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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Goal James Michael Edward Ward-Prowse
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Doughty takes the resulting free-kick but the referee calls a foul on Areola.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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Yellow Card Emerson Palmieri dos Santos
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It's been a disjointed and scrappy start to the second-half but West Ham have a corner...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:13
David Moyes will be hoping his side can raise their game in the second-half. The Scot will want to go out on a high in front of his home fans.
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16:12
A reminder that Luton could get relegated today but they are doing all they can to stay in it.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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Doughty drives forward once more but his cross is easily claimed by Areola. Intent from the visitors early on.
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Clark is down early on after a hefty collision with Kudus but he's okay to carry on.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:08
The teams are back out onto the pitch at the London Stadium. It's a huge 45 minutes ahead for Rob Edwards and his Luton side.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
16:04
West Ham are looking to complete their first league double over Luton since 1983-84 following their 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road earlier this season. The home side will need to perform far better in the second-half if they are to achieve that feat.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:58
The half-time whistle is greeted by boos from the West Ham fans, with their side trailing to Lokonga's early header in Moyes's final home game in charge of the Irons. The hosts have largely huffed and puffed in response but the Hatters lead, and deservedly so. Rob Edwards' outfit have defended resolutely throughout the opening 45 minutes but how will Barkley's injury and substitution affect them in the second half? It's a massive 45 minutes upcoming in the relegation battle.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:52
HALF-TIME: WEST HAM 0-1 LUTON TOWN
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:51
Antonio tries his luck from distance but his effort flies high over the bar. West Ham will need to do a lot better if they are to trouble this Luton defence.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:49
Coufal whips yet another brilliant delivery into the box and there is chaos but Luton survive once again!
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:48
The fourth official says we will play an extra FIVE MINUTES at the end of the first half.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:47
This is a massive few minutes before half-time for Luton, they need to go in ahead at the break...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:47
Antonio & Mengi with an off-the ball scuffle and the referee gives them both a talking to.
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15:44
Barkley has gone off injured with a calf problem. Is his season over?
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15:42
Prior to that Barkley injury, Soucek tried his luck from 25 yards but his effort was straight at Kaminski.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:42
Ross Barkley is replaced by Jordan Clark.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:40
Ross Barkley is down and this seems to be a big blow for the visitors.
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15:39
For all you Luton fans out there, fellow strugglers Burnley are currently drawing 1-1 at Spurs...
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15:39
The home crowd need something to liven them up as Luton seem comfortable right now.
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15:37
Luton are having a bit more of the ball here after a good 15-minute spell from the home side.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:37
Coufal delivers an inch perfect cross into the Luton box but the visitors defend it well once again.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:34
SHOT! Kudus does well to work himself some space on the right hand side, only to then blaze his effort over the bar.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:34
This match has been played at 100mph since kick-off, with neither side holding back! More of the same please...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:33
Luton are defending well with West Ham controlling most of the game at the moment. The Hatters are putting their bodies on the line.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:32
CLOSE! West Ham have been really sluggish so far, but they are getting themselves into the game as Emerson bursts clear down the left, but his low ball across the six-yard box somehow evades his team-mates in the middle!
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:28
Luton Town had 68.2% possession over the opening 15 minutes of this game. David Moyes is not having the warmest of goodbyes so far.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:28
The two wide men Alfie Doughty and Fred Onyedinma have been the main threat for Luton.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:27
DANGER! Luton are forced into a desperate far-post clearance as Bowen drove into the box dangerously.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:26
The West Ham striker is trying to run the injury off and seems to be okay as of now.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:24
Danny Ings is stripped and ready. There seems to be an injury for Antonio.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:24
It's easily gathered by Areola and West Ham survive.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:23
Another corner here for the visitors...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:21
As it stands, Luton are level on points with 17th-placed Nottingham Forest who host Chelsea in the late kick-off.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:21
West Ham are keeping the ball well but there is always a threat on the counter from the visitors as previously shown through Adebayo's cross.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:19
West Ham have conceded 32 first-half goals in 37 games, only Sheffield United (39) and Burnley (33) have conceded more in the Premier League this season.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:18
Luton have a corner which is safely cleared by the West Ham defence.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:17
The West Ham centre back is okay to carry on. Huge relief for the home side.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:16
Zouma is down with a knock and David Moyes will be hoping the defender can run it off.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:16
INCHES AWAY! Paqueta puts in a delightful cross into the box and Bowen's effort just goes past the post. The Hammers are pushing for an instant reply.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:14
The resulting free-kick from Barkley's foul cannons against the Luton wall and they survive.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:12
Ross Barkley mistimes his challenge, and he is booked for a foul on Antonio. He couldn't argue with that one.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:11
HUGE CHANCE! West Ham have an opportunity to level instantly but Kudus pulls his effort wide when he probably should have tested the Luton Town goalkeeper...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:10
It's a huge goal at the bottom of the table. Lokonga times his run into the area to absolute perfection to fire in a header.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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Assist Alfie Henry Harman Doughty
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:07
Goal Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:07
It's been a slow start from both teams as they look to keep the ball and pass it around at the back but the first foray forward comes from the visitors but West Ham clear.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:05
This Luton team always keep you on the edge of your seat. They're committed, with a never say die attitude and they will need more of the same if they are to keep their surival hopes alive.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:04
The sun is out and the atmosphere is rocking at the London Stadium. Will David Moyes get the farewell he deserves or will Luton Town spoil the party?
West Ham United vs Luton Town
15:02
The bubbles are blowing for David Moyes' final home game. Luton Town get the clash underway at the London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:59
In a game which has huge ramifications in the relegation battle, Luton Town boss Rob Edwards keeps the faith with the same side that drew 1-1 with Everton last weekend. However, there is one change among the substitutes, with Chiedozie Ogbene returning on a strong Hatters bench.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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David Moyes makes just one change for his final home game in charge of West Ham as James Ward-Prowse returns to the starting line-up. The England international replaces Mexican Edson Alvarez, who drops to the bench.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:54
Luton are winless in their past five away league games against West Ham (D3 L2). The Hatters will be hoping to end that miserable run this afternoon with Premier League survival out of their hands. Both teams have concluded their pre-match warm-ups and kick-off is up next...
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:44
LUTON TOWN SUBS: Chiedozie Ogbene, Luke Berry, Cauley Woodrow, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Jordan Clark, Tim Krul, Daiki Hashioka, Andros Townsend, Joe Johnson.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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LUTON TOWN STARTING XI (3-4-2-1): Thomas Kaminski; Gabriel Osho, Teden Mengi, Reece Burke; Alfie Doughty, Ross Barkley, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fred Onyedinma; Carlton Morris, Tahith Chong; Elijah Adebayo.
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WEST HAM SUBS: Kaelan Casey, Maxwell Cornet, Aaron Cresswell, George Earthy, Lukasz Fabianski, Danny Ings, Ben Johnson, Divin Mubama, Edson Alvarez.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:38
WEST HAM STARTING XI (4-2-3-1): Alphonse Areola; Emerson, Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma, Vladimir Coufal; James Ward-Prowse, Tomas Soucek; Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen; Michail Antonio.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:33
Meanwhile, The Hatters are three points from safety heading into their penultimate Premier League game of the season. If Rob Edwards' side fail to beat West Ham, their return to the Championship will be sealed if Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea. A draw against the Hammers and a draw between Forest and Chelsea would mean Luton needing to win and a nine-goal swing on the final day. However, should the visitors beat the Irons and Forest were to lose against Mauricio Pochettino’s outfit, they would be level on points with one game to play.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
14:30
David Moyes takes charge of his final home game for West Ham against relegation-threatened Luton Town. The Club announced earlier this week that the Scot will leave his role at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, following a successful four-and-a-half-year spell that has yielded three successive European quarter-finals, a UEFA Europa Conference League trophy and two top-ten Premier League finishes in the last three years. Before Julen Lopetegui - once of Real Madrid and Wolves - takes the reins in the capital, Moyes will at least endeavour to improve the Irons' harrowing home record of just two wins from 12 games in 2024.
West Ham United vs Luton Town
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West Ham United vs Luton Town
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