In a remarkable Premier League match, Luton Town secured a chaotic victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, with the game featuring an unusual series of events. It was only the second time this season that Luton have taken the lead away from home, scoring first after Wes Foderingham, Sheffield United's goalkeeper, let a tame effort from Alfie Doughty slip past him. The match took an extraordinary turn as Sheffield United conceded two own goals in quick succession, with Robinson at 77' and Slimane at 81', leading to a final score of 3-2 in favor of Luton. This outcome marks the first time Sheffield United have scored two own goals in a single Premier League game, and it also represents back-to-back wins for Luton in the league, further boosting their efforts to avoid relegation. The 12 chaotic minutes that decided the clash underscored the unpredictability of the match, which was reflected in the expected goals (xG) statistics of 3.13 for Sheffield United and 0.67 for Luton.
Sheffield United 2 Luton Town 3 Two own goals in four minutes gave Rob Edwards's side a chaotic comeback victory that meant their survival bid gathered more momentum. Read the report below 🔽 https://t.co/hlJyUtlQjM
Luton force two late own goals to win at Sheffield United https://t.co/wRCNoKfKD4 https://t.co/yCP2vXKKkj
Ben Slimane’s own goal hands Luton chaotic triumph at Sheffield United https://t.co/njowmGkXuH
I’m thinking Sheffield United needs to make that “defender” play upfront, not in the back line…
Happy Boxing Day! #COYH #LTFC 🧡 https://t.co/ybNDYof1wH
Luton make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League! 12 chaotic minutes decide this clash. #BBCFootball https://t.co/1JBlZzyPz4
Sheffield Utd (3.13) 2-3 (0.67) Luton
TWO WINS FROM TWO! 🧡 https://t.co/vfZwj9o3Rd
Luton lead Blades after 2 Sheffield own goals. Some class on both finishes from Robinson and Slimane. 🙃 https://t.co/Jekz5HtCJY
Today is the first time Sheffield United have scored two own goals in one Premier League game! 🤯 #BBCFootball https://t.co/NrRlihJmO2
Never seen anything like those three Luton goals today. Three freak moments. Absolutely remarkable
🟠 77' Robinson (OG) 🟠 81' Slimane (OG) Two own goals and Luton Town lead 3-2 at Bramall Lane. We're sorry Sheffield United fans 😅 https://t.co/DS2iXO8OOZ
What. A. Goal @tonbridgeangels . Sensational. Best goal I’ve seen at Longmead in years. Chaos in the stand. Loved it. https://t.co/tuaEE8fK5V
Luton Town lead at Bramall Lane! 👒 Wes Foderingham allows a tame effort from Alfie Doughty to slip past him, giving the Hatters the advantage. 📺 @peacock https://t.co/jQZBNIYPMV
Just the second time this season Luton have taken the lead away from home! It's a goal Wes Foderingham won't want to see again 🫣 #BBCFootball https://t.co/ZDjMNwAevK