Luton dump out Everton in FA Cup 4th round

Everton and Luton's priority is survival in the Premier League and the Hatters' 96th-minute winner at least ensured they both avoided a replay. Vitaliy Mykolenko's own goal gave Luton a half-time lead that was cancelled out when stand-in goalkeeper Tim Krul allowed Jack Harrison's shot through his grasp early in the second period.

A bad-tempered affair appeared to be meandering towards a stalemate until Cauley Woodrow bundled home from a corner right at the death. Joao Pedro scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Brighton beat Sheffield United 5-2 at Bramall Lane. Facundo Buonanotte's fine strike and Pedro's first spot-kick put the visitors 2-0 up.

But last season's semi-finalists were pegged back before half-time as Gustavo Hamer and William Osula struck for the Blades. Another Pedro penalty restored Brighton's advantage before he completed his hat-trick and Danny Welbeck rounded off the scoring deep into stoppage time. Championship leaders Leicester made light work of Birmingham as Jamie Vardy was on target in a 3-0 victory.

Leeds and Plymouth is one of at least four ties set for a replay after they drew 1-1 at Elland Road. Newcastle face Fulham in Saturday's late kick-off as the Magpies aim to move one step closer to a first FA Cup success for 69 years.

 

January 27, 2024