READING goalkeeper Orjan Nyland’s nightmare moment could gift Luton a play-off spot.
The stopper looked pretty comfortable on the stroke of half-time with the ball safely in his hands.
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But rather than kicking it upfield directly, he rolled it out in front before going to clear it long.
However, Nyland was completely unaware of Luton striker Harry Cornick sneakily waiting behind him.
And the Hatters forward ran in front to nick the ball off the Norwegian stopper and roll it into an empty net.
The goal put Luton 1-0 up at Kenilworth Road, with a victory enough to confirm their spot in the play-offs.
Luton started the day in sixth with Sheffield United fifth and Middlesbrough and Millwall both hoping to pounce if either slipped up.
The Blades raced into a 4-0 lead over champions Fulham while Boro trailed Preston away and Millwall struggled to break the deadlock against promoted Bournemouth.
More to follow…
