Luton Town became the third team to feature in the Premier League after Burnley and Sheffield United secured promotion to the 2023/24 season, beating Coventry City in a £170m promotion play-off.

Coventry were rated as the stronger team and played well at the start of the match. However, Jordan Clark gave Luton Town the lead in the 23rd minute. This made Coventry play with a lack of confidence. They appeared quite deadlocked for the rest of the first half.

In the second half, coach Mark Robins made some changes. Coventry's play improved. They scored an equalizer in the 66th minute through Gustavo Hamer. With the nature of a promotion match, both teams played cautiously for the rest of the match.

The two sides were tied 1-1 after two official periods, and the two sides entered extra time. In the 116th minute, Joseph Taylor scored against Coventry, but the winning goal was disallowed due to a Luton Town player's handball. The two teams were forced to decide the winner in a penalty shootout.

In the first five sets, both sides were accurate. But in the sixth set, Fankaty Dabo shot the ball over the bar, causing Coventry to lose 5-6 on penalties. This result helped Luton Town gain the right to be promoted to the Premier League next season. This is the first time they have participated in the Premier League.

In addition, Luton Town also received 170 million pounds including bonuses, television copyright, stadium advertising... from the Premier League organizing committee. This amount will be paid over 3 seasons. If they stay in the league next season, the amount will increase to 290 million pounds and will be paid over 5 years.

The Premier League has determined one relegation spot for Southampton. The remaining two spots will be named Everton, Leeds United or Leicester. The final round of the Premier League takes place today, May 28.

Van Hai