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Hartlepool United vs Luton Town. Sky Bet League Two.

Suit Direct StadiumAttendance4,225.

Hartlepool United 1

  • N Austin (92nd minute pen)

Luton Town 2

  • M Cullen (39th minute)
  • J Stevenson (81st minute)

Luton edge past Hartlepool

Luton Town's Mark Cullen in action
Image: Mark Cullen: Amongst the goals

Luton Town continued their recent sparkling form with a 2-1 League Two win at Hartlepool United on Saturday.

The Hatters, who began their first Football League campaign for six years with just one triumph in the opening six games, headed into the clash on the back of five wins and a draw. And they added another maximum-points haul at Victoria Park, with Mark Cullen and Jim Stevenson ensuring Neil Austin's late penalty was a mere consolation. The hosts enjoyed the livelier start as Charlie Wyke stung the hands of goalkeeper Mark Tyler from just outside the area. But Luton grew into an open game and went ahead in the 39th minute, Cullen slotting his fifth goal of the season through the legs of Scott Flinders following a fine Pelly Ruddock through-ball. The visitors almost added to their advantage just after half-time, Ricky Miller seeing a fizzing long-range strike go just wide. However, they grabbed a second in the 80th minute when Stevenson tapped the rebound into an empty net after Flinders had pushed away Miller's free-kick. Austin pulled one back from the spot in injury time after Scott Griffiths fouled Brad Walker, yet Pools could not find a leveller. Breaking news, transfer gossip, line ups and goal alerts from your football club - delivered direct to your mobile. Sign up for Sky Sports Alerts

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