Soccer-Luton promoted to Premier League after playoff win over Coventry


Soccer Football - Championship Play-Off Final - Coventry City v Luton Town - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 27, 2023 Luton Town's Fred Onyedinma, Daniel Potts and Carlton Morris celebrate after winning the penalty shootout in the Championship Play-Off Final Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Luton Town will play in the Premier League for the first time after beating Coventry City 6-5 on penalties in Saturday's Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning a return to England's top flight after a 31-year absence.

Coventry's Fankaty Dabo blazed his spot kick over the crossbar after the shootout went into sudden death following a 1-1 draw and a tense but goalless period of extra time, when Luton's Joe Taylor had a late goal disallowed due to handball.

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