April 20, (THEWILL)- Brentford dealt a severe blow to Luton Town’s hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League after a skinning at Kenilworth Road on Saturday. The Bees emerged triumphant with a thumping 5-1 win, leaving Luton languishing in the drop zone with just five games remaining.
The visitors took control from the outset, creating numerous chances before Yoanne Wissa’s sublime strike from the edge of the box opened the scoring midway through the first half. Wissa doubled Brentford’s advantage before the break, capitalising on Bryan Mbeumo’s assist.
Thomas Frank’s side maintained their dominance after the restart, with Ethan Pinnock’s towering header and Keane Lewis-Potter’s long-awaited goal extending the lead. Substitute Kevin Schade added a fifth late on, ensuring back-to-back victories for the Bees, who now hold a seven-point cushion over the relegation zone.
Despite Luke Berry’s consolation goal, Luton’s 21st league defeat of the season equalled an unwanted club record. The Hatters remain precariously positioned in 18th place, their survival prospects hanging by a thread with limited games remaining.
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