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Wilshere Claims First Managerial Trophy as Luton Beat Stockport 3-1 at Wembley

The victory marks a milestone for Luton under their rookie head coach and gives their league push fresh momentum.

Overview

  • Luton Town beat Stockport County 3-1 at Wembley on Sunday to lift the EFL/Vertu Trophy.
  • Stockport led through Adama Sidibeh after 11 minutes before Emilio Lawrence equalised and Nahki Wells hit a brace, including a stoppage-time clincher.
  • Luton reached the latter rounds only after reinstatement when Swindon Town were penalised for fielding ineligible players in the last 16.
  • The win comes with five League One games left as Luton sit 10th and six points off the play-offs, while Stockport remain fifth and focused on promotion.
  • The EFL/Vertu Trophy is a cup for lower-league clubs and invited academy teams, and Stockport have now lost all three finals they have reached with one win in seven Wembley visits.