Brentford emerged victorious from a captivating encounter with Luton Town, securing a 3-1 triumph at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Luton briefly threatened a comeback after Jacob Brown’s 76th-minute goal rekindled their hopes, but substitute Shandon Baptiste extinguished their aspirations with a decisive strike five minutes later.

Following a lackluster first half, Brentford emerged with renewed vigor in the second period, capitalizing on Luton’s defensive vulnerability following the injury-enforced substitution of their captain, Tom Lockyer.

Neal Maupay and Ben Mee found the back of the net within an 11-minute span, putting Brentford in control of the match.

Brentford’s victory propels them above their west London rivals, Chelsea, into 10th place in the Premier League standings.

Luton, on the other hand, remain precariously poised two points above the relegation zone, with their prospects further hampered by injuries to center-backs Lockyer and Teden Mengi.