Luton vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Bissouma sent-off and Van de Ven scores
Follow all the action from Kenilworth Road
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Tottenham went top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win at Luton Town on Saturday, despite playing the whole of the second half with 10 men.
Dutch defender Micky van de Ven scored the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute when he poked home a first-time shot after a cut back from James Maddison following a Spurs short corner move.
Spurs remain unbeaten after eight league games, and are now two points clear of Manchester City and three ahead of Arsenal, before those two sides meet on Sunday. Luton remain on four points.
The visitors had Yves Bissouma sent off in added time at the end of the first half, receiving a second booking for a dive outside the Luton area, but went on to break the deadlock early in the second-half to eventually claim all three points.
Luton missed some clear chances to take something from the game having weathered an early Spurs storm, but fell to their sixth league defeat of the season.
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
In the second half, Luton have had eight efforts on goal to Spurs' three, showing the turnaround in attacking narrative since half-time. However, despite six of these coming from inside the box, they've generated just 0.69 xG, and at the other end, Spurs have scored with one of their three attempts!
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Less than five minutes of normal time left for Spurs to maintain their slender lead, but having made a raft of defensive substitutions, could that come back to bite them if Luton do manage to find an equaliser here?
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are unbeaten in eight matches under Ange Postecoglou this season, though one of their three draws saw them eliminated from the League Cup on penalties. It's the best unbeaten start any Tottenham manager has had in the club's history, and could be extended if they manage to hold on here!
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Ogbene's cross drops for Doughty, who is forced wide but still manages to get a shot away, and the ball is deflected behind off Romero to give Luton yet another corner!
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution Iyenoma Destiny Udogie Benjamin Thomas Davies
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have scored at least twice in all seven of their Premier League games under Ange Postecoglou – no manager has ever seen his team score 2+ goals in his first eight games in charge in the competition before.
Luton Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
BLOCKED!!! Luton keep the ball alive from their latest corner and Doughty cuts inside from the right, but his curling shot takes a nick off Porro and flashes behind for another corner!
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments