Luton Triumphs Over Newcastle in Emotional Match Following Captain's Cardiac Arrest
Tom Lockyer's condition stable after cardiac arrest, as Andros Townsend's goal secures victory for Luton in their biggest win since Premier League return.
- Luton Town FC won a Premier League match against Newcastle, a week after their captain, Tom Lockyer, suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.
- Lockyer's life was saved by the swift intervention of paramedics and doctors from both clubs, and the match was abandoned.
- Lockyer was discharged from the hospital after having an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fitted, but his future career prospects remain uncertain.
- Andros Townsend scored the only goal of the game against Newcastle, lifting Lockyer's shirt in tribute after scoring.
- The win against Newcastle is Luton's biggest scalp since returning to the Premier League.