Luton Town v West Brom Report: 1-1 draw sees West Brom remain top of the Championship

West Bromwich Albion were held to a 1-1 draw by Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, a result that means the Baggies remain top of the Championship, although Fulham could move above them if they win their game in hand.

West Brom took the lead in the 20th minute through Karlan Grant, but Luton equalised just six minutes later through Elijah Adebayo. The two sides both had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither could find a winning goal.

The draw means that West Brom remain top of the Championship on goal difference, but they could be overtaken by Fulham if the Cottagers win their game in hand. Luton Town moved up to 12th place with the point.

First half

West Brom started the game brightly and took the lead in the 20th minute. Karlan Grant was played through on goal by Grady Diangana and he coolly slotted the ball past Luton goalkeeper Ethan Horvath.

However, Luton equalised just six minutes later. Elijah Adebayo headed home from close range after a cross from Amari'i Bell.

The two sides continued to trade blows for the rest of the first half, but neither could find a winning goal.

Second half

The second half continued in much the same vein as the first, with both sides having chances to win the game.

West Brom had the better of the chances, but they were unable to find a way past Luton goalkeeper Ethan Horvath. The closest they came was when Karlan Grant hit the post in the 70th minute.

Luton also had their chances, but they were unable to make the most of them. Their best chance came in the 85th minute when Elijah Adebayo was played through on goal, but he was denied by a good save from Sam Johnstone.

Conclusion

A 1-1 draw was a fair result in a game that could have gone either way.

West Brom remain top of the Championship, but they could be overtaken by Fulham if the Cottagers win their game in hand.

Luton Town moved up to 12th place with the point.