In a thrilling match at St James' Park, Newcastle United secured a lead against Luton Town with Sean Longstaff scoring twice, at 7 and 23 minutes. The game kicked off with Newcastle shooting towards the Leazes End in the first half. Longstaff's first goal came early, assisted by a cross from Trippier, giving Newcastle a 1-0 advantage. Luton Town quickly responded with an equalizer from Osho at 21 minutes, following a set piece where Morris assisted. However, Newcastle didn't let the tie last long as Longstaff netted his second goal of the match, following a parried shot from Gordon, making it 2-1. The match has been marked by Newcastle's control, despite Luton showing signs of danger, particularly through Ogbene's efforts. Newcastle's Miley has been highlighted as a standout player so far.
It's a lively one at St James' Park! 😍 Newcastle lead through Sean Longstaff's brace ⚽️⚽️ #NEWLUT #BBCFootball https://t.co/adB4Z4n6SD
#NUFC have taken control of the game since retaking the lead & have a succession of corners, which haven't actually come to anything. Rob Edwards is trying to reorganise his Luton side, who had played their way back into the game but have become a bit ragged. #NEWLUT
#NUFC 2-1 Luton Immediate response from #NUFC, & Longstaff scores again but this is all about Gordon. Almiron gets the ball on the edge of his own area, sends Gordon away down the left, he gets into the area, whips a shot, Kaminski parries, then Longstaff follows up. #NEWLUT
⚫️⚪️ ⚽️ GOAL! Longstaff, 23 mins Newcastle 2-1 Luton Town #NUFC | #NEWLUT | #BBCFootball
2-1 #NUFC! Longstaff again! #NEWLUT
🟠⚫️ ⚽️ Goal: Osho, 21 mins Newcastle 1-1 Luton Town #NUFC | #NEWLUT | #BBCFootball
#NUFC 1-1 Luton Poor defending from a set piece from #NUFC. Barkley free-kick into the area from the right, midway inside the #NUFC half, Morris then nods it back across goal & Osho rises to nod above Dubravka. The ball bounces off the cross bar & in. #NEWLUT
1-1. Luton equalise. #NUFC #NEWLUT
What a cross from Trippier https://t.co/NsGceAlwmG
⚫️⚪️ We're under way at St James' Park! Listen live with @raisbeck10 and Ando on BBC Sounds 👇 #NUFC | #NEWLUT | #BBCFootball
15 minutes gone & #NUFC have scored from their only shot. They have the early lead, which is what they needed today. Luton have shown they can be dangerous, especially through Ogbene, & are targeting #NUFC 's left. Miley the pick of #NUFC players so far. #NEWLUT
⚫️⚪️"TV BEFORE FANS" @worflags display protesting against the "disgusting kick-off times" the supporters have had to contend with this season. #NUFC
Schar clears again inside his own six-yard box as Ogbene again bustles his way into the #NUFC box, with Newcastle players seemingly scared of tripping him so standing off a little. #NEWLUT
Longstaff goal for those who missed it. This is BEAUTIFUL football!! #NUFC https://t.co/IPrVgwwxLY
⚫️⚪️ ⚽️ GOAL! Longstaff, 7 mins Newcastle 1-0 Luton Town #NUFC | #NEWLUT | #BBCFootball
#NUFC 1-0 Luton Just the start #NUFC needed. Miley with a lovely curled pass to Trippier down th eright, he controls, reaches the corner, then plays a low cross inside to a late-arriving Longstaff, who finishes into the bottom left-hand corner of the net. #NEWLUT
Goal! Longstaff! #NUFC lead. #NEWLUT
We're under way at St James' Park, where #NUFC host Luton Town. #NUFC are shooting towards the Leazes End during the first half. #NEWLUT