Leicester City's promotion push suffered a setback with a 2-1 defeat at Luton Town after conceding a stoppage-time winner. Callum Marshall struck in the 95th minute to snatch victory for the hosts at Kenilworth Road on Saturday, overturning what had looked like a late equaliser from Liam Cullen, who had scored in the 90th minute from an assist by Emil Riis Jakobsen.
They now sit seven points behind leaders Stockport County and have scored 16 goals while conceding 15 this season. The team's recent form shows two wins and three losses in their last five league matches, a pattern they must address quickly, following results against Luton, Bromley, Doncaster, Peterborough and Stevenage.
Nahki Wells had put Luton ahead after 39 minutes, capitalising on a defensive error. Leicester manager Russell Martin made a change at the break, bringing on Will Smallbone for Caleb Okoli. The visitors improved and found a leveller in the 90th minute when Cullen finished from close range, seemingly securing a point.
But Luton responded instantly. A low cross from outside the area found substitute Marshall, who fired home to complete a dramatic turnaround. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy was a bright spot for City in the ratings, while defenders struggled on a difficult afternoon.
Martin described his squad as a "pleasure to work with" after the game, despite the disappointing result. The team will look to top scorer Emil Riis, who has four goals in six appearances, to provide a spark in their next match.
Attention now turns to a quick turnaround at home. Leicester host bottom-placed Wigan Athletic this Tuesday 27 October, a match they will target to get back on track before an FA Cup first-round tie away to Oxford City. They will hope to replicate the attacking form shown in their 4-0 win at Bromley, where William Thomas-Alves, John Lundstram, Luke Thomas and Emil Riis Jakobsen all found the net.
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