Luton’s relegation fears were considerably worsened by brilliant Brentford at Kenilworth Road, as Yoane Wissa’s first-half double was complimented by goals from Ethan Pinnock, Keane Lewis-Potter and Kevin Schade to secure an impressive 5-1 victory.

The Hatters now have four games to rescue their season, starting with a trip to Wolves next weekend, while the Bees have pulled miles clear of the drop zone and can now consider themselves safe – 10 points better off than 18th-placed Luton.

Wissa’s superbly-taken opener arrived 24 minutes in, released by strike partner Bryan Mbeumo in the absence of injured Ivan Toney, as he lashed an instinctive first-time effort beyond Thomas Kaminski.

The second was less emphatic but equally important, scored in first-half stoppage time, as Luton’s backline went missing to allow Wissa a simple tap in from close range – upheld by VAR after a brief suspicion of offside.

Pinnock netted Brentford’s third from Sergio Reguilon’s corner as the visitors’ dominance continued throughout the second period, before Lewis-Potter turned home Mbeumo’s cross at the back post, and substitute Kevin Schade rounded off a close-to-perfect afternoon – but for a late Luke Berry consolation strike.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Luton head to Wolves on Saturday 27 April, kick-off 3pm.

Brentford face Everton also on Saturday 27 April, kick-off 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports.