Luton Town vs Cardiff City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Luton Town face Cardiff City in the Championship today.
English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.
It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Luton Town FC 1 - 0 Cardiff City FC
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
22:16 , admin
Five in five. 🫡@EliSaint4 | #COYH pic.twitter.com/WgM64sxTS2
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
22:01 , admin
Admiral Muskwe has been recalled following his loan spell at Fleetwood Town.
Welcome back, @Ad_Muskwe 💪#COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:51 , admin
Ave it. 👊@EliSaint4 | #COYH pic.twitter.com/R6OxT1ETzH
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:46 , admin
Well in, Ethan 🧤#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/zKXBsMEqO5
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:40 , admin
BIG home win! 😍#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/gxFcBe1UW8
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:40 , admin
A cruel defeat for the #Bluebirds on the road.#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/kqKyeMqSWt
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:40 , admin
Match ends, Luton Town 1, Cardiff City 0.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:42 , admin
Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:41 , admin
Carlton Morris (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:37 , admin
Romaine Sawyers (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:37 , admin
Attempt missed. Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Allsop following a set piece situation.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:36 , admin
90 - Four minutes of additional time left to find a leveller! (1-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:36 , admin
Jaden Philogene (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:36 , admin
Foul by Fred Onyedinma (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:36 , admin
Attempt missed. Perry Ng (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:34 , admin
Foul by Carlton Morris (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:34 , admin
Adebayo breaks the deadlock with a towering header! COME ON!! 🤩
🎩 1-0 🔵 (88)#LUTCAR | #COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:33 , admin
88 - Goal for Luton. Adebayo heads home. (1-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:33 , admin
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! pic.twitter.com/RxRV6iQN8q
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:33 , admin
Goal! Luton Town 1, Cardiff City 0. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:34 , admin
Attempt blocked. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlton Morris.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:31 , admin
Foul by Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:29 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jack Simpson.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:29 , admin
Attempt blocked. Carlton Morris (Luton Town) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:28 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Cédric Kipré.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:25 , admin
Foul by Fred Onyedinma (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:25 , admin
Attempt blocked. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Amari'i Bell with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:23 , admin
77 - First changes of the evening for the #Bluebirds.
Rubin Colwill and Jaden Philogene are on for Ralls and Harris. (0-0)#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/v2DGLg6xIF— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:23 , admin
Substitution, Cardiff City. Rubin Colwill replaces Joe Ralls.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:21 , admin
Very impressive. 👏
🎩 0-0 🔵 (77)#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/YlQEqM42Hr— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:23 , admin
Substitution, Cardiff City. Jaden Philogene replaces Mark Harris.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:21 , admin
Attempt missed. Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Reece Burke with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:20 , admin
75 - Massive chance for City. Robinson picks out Wintle with a brilliant ball, but the midfielder fires wide. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:21 , admin
Attempt missed. Ryan Wintle (Cardiff City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Callum Robinson following a fast break.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:20 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Cédric Kipré.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:18 , admin
Offside, Cardiff City. Romaine Sawyers tries a through ball, but Callum Robinson is caught offside.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:17 , admin
Adebayo is denied by Allsop.
🎩 0-0 🔵 (72)#LUTCAR | #COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:17 , admin
72 - SAVED! HUGE FROM RYAN ALLSOP!! (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:16 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Ryan Allsop.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:16 , admin
Penalty saved! Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
70 - Penalty for Luton. Handball given in the area. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
PENALTY to Luton...
🎩 0-0 🔵 (70)#LUTCAR | #COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
Penalty conceded by Cédric Kipré (Cardiff City) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:14 , admin
Freshening things up. 💪
🔛 Berry, Onyedinma
↩️ Woodrow, Drameh
🎩 0-0 🔵 (70)#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/M8avk7XMtE— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
Substitution, Luton Town. Fred Onyedinma replaces Cody Drameh.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
Substitution, Luton Town. Luke Berry replaces Cauley Woodrow.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:15 , admin
Cauley Woodrow (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:12 , admin
Offside, Luton Town. Alfie Doughty tries a through ball, but Cauley Woodrow is caught offside.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:13 , admin
Attempt saved. Carlton Morris (Luton Town) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elijah Adebayo with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:08 , admin
62 - Ojo curls a great effort on goal, bringing a strong save from Horvath. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:08 , admin
Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Ethan Horvath.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:08 , admin
Attempt saved. Sheyi Ojo (Cardiff City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Perry Ng.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:05 , admin
Foul by Joe Ralls (Cardiff City).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:05 , admin
Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:04 , admin
58 - Adebayo is shown a yellow card for an off-the-ball incident with Perry Ng. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:04 , admin
Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:02 , admin
56 - Another excellent intervention from McGuinness, who this time slides in to clear the danger. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:01 , admin
Brilliant work from Mpanzu to beat his man and cross but McGuinness makes a vital block 😲
🎩 0-0 🔵 (55)#LUTCAR | #COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:02 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jack Simpson.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:01 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
21:00 , admin
Foul by Cauley Woodrow (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:59 , admin
Attempt blocked. Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:59 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Jack Simpson.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:59 , admin
Attempt blocked. Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cauley Woodrow.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:59 , admin
Attempt blocked. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:57 , admin
Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:55 , admin
Attempt missed. Sheyi Ojo (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:55 , admin
49 - Alfie Doughty is booked for a trip on Ojo. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:54 , admin
Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:53 , admin
Foul by Alfie Doughty (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:51 , admin
Attempt missed. Cauley Woodrow (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Cody Drameh.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:50 , admin
46 - Back out for the second half here in Luton.
Come on, City! (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:50 , admin
Second Half begins Luton Town 0, Cardiff City 0.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:50 , admin
Let's GO! The second half is underway. 🚦
🎩 0-0 🔵 (46)#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/L4nLNT0so1— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:34 , admin
It's goalless at the break after an even first 45 minutes.#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/zQSRpstmPK
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:34 , admin
Goalless at half-time.#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/PRsC2ng36A
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:33 , admin
First Half ends, Luton Town 0, Cardiff City 0.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:33 , admin
45+1 - Joe Ralls goes into the book for a late challenge. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:33 , admin
Joe Ralls (Cardiff City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:33 , admin
Jordan Clark (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:32 , admin
45 - One minute of first half stoppage time left to play. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:32 , admin
Corner, Cardiff City. Conceded by Reece Burke.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:32 , admin
Attempt blocked. Jack Simpson (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:32 , admin
Attempt blocked. Romaine Sawyers (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:29 , admin
Driving forward. ⚡️
🎩 0-0 🔵 (42)#LUTCAR | #COYH pic.twitter.com/JLyptbLNlK— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:28 , admin
Attempt saved. Callum Robinson (Cardiff City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:26 , admin
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:25 , admin
Foul by Carlton Morris (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:22 , admin
Attempt missed. Carlton Morris (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:21 , admin
33 - A superb defensive header from @MarkMcguinness0 at the back post denies Luton an opener. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:20 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:18 , admin
Foul by Alfie Doughty (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:14 , admin
Chance! Adebayo connects well with Woodrow's deep cross but Allsop makes a stop.
🎩 0-0 🔵 (27)#LUTCAR | #COYH— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:14 , admin
27 - Adebayo's header is well held by Ryan Allsop. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:13 , admin
Attempt saved. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Cauley Woodrow with a cross.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:12 , admin
Foul by Carlton Morris (Luton Town).
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:11 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Mark McGuinness.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:09 , admin
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Ryan Wintle.
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:08 , admin
20 - @cecekipros strides forward, but his pass to Robinson is intercepted at the last second. (0-0)#CityAsOnehttps://t.co/2Iq5oKk5gA
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) January 31, 2023
Luton Town vs Cardiff City
20:08 , admin
Foul by Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Luton Town).
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