Jordan Rhodes’ late goal booked Huddersfield Town’s place in the Championship play-off final.
Rhodes came on for Danny Ward before the break. He stole in at the far post to edge Huddersfield a step closer to a return to the Premier League.
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THis will be tough for Luton Town to take, as they were the better side for large portions of the second leg at The John Smith’s Stadium.
But Huddersfield goalkeeper Lee Nicholls made several telling saves and Rhodes’ goal-poaching instincts proved the difference as the Yorkshire side booked their place in the Wembley final against Nottingham Forest or Sheffield United on May 29.
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Luton, bidding to complete a remarkable rise from the National League to the Premier League in eight years, created the tie’s first clear opening.
Harry Cornick’s effort, struck first time from Kal Naismith’s low cross, forced Huddersfield goalkeeper Nicholls into a point-blank save.
Nicholls then spilled a long-range shot from Robert Snodgrass and while Huddersfield hogged the early possession, they had to wait until the 19th minute for their first effort on goal when Ward headed over.
Luton appeared to have taken control when Nicholls saved well again from James Bree’s curling shot just after the half-hour mark, but were then indebted to goalkeeper Matt Ingram.
Town defender Harry Toffolo burst into Luton’s area and fired goalwards, but Ingram parried clear to keep the visitors level.
As in the first leg, Luton shaded the first half before Huddersfield lifted their fans in a full house by forcing a corner soon after the restart.
But the Hatters were first to threaten in the second period when Amari’i Bell headed Allan Campbell’s cross over.
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