Luton Town Wins EFL Trophy 3-1 Over Stockport

Luton Town secured the EFL Trophy with a 3-1 victory over Stockport County in the final at Wembley Stadium on April 12, 2026, delivering manager Jack Wilshere his first piece of silverware just six months into his tenure at Kenilworth Road.

The match began with Stockport taking the lead in the 11th minute through Adama Sidibeh, who latched onto a long ball from Odin Bailey, outpaced defender Mads Andersen and looped a shot over goalkeeper James Shea. Luton, however, responded swiftly, equalizing in the 22nd minute when Jordan Clark's precise pass released on-loan Manchester City forward Emilio Lawrence, who fired a low shot through the legs of Stockport keeper Corey Addai.

Momentum swung decisively toward Luton before halftime. In the 39th minute, Kal Naismith lofted a ball into the box, where veteran striker Nahki Wells controlled it expertly and slotted home at the near post to give the Hatters the lead. The second half saw Stockport push for an equalizer, with Josh Stokes twice going close, including a header that Shea tipped onto the crossbar in the 72nd minute. Shea, who played every round of the competition, later credited his focus amid the pressure.