Reading secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Luton Town at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s late winner ensuring the Royals claimed all three points after surrendering a two-goal advantage.

The hosts made the perfect start when Lewis Wing calmly converted from the penalty spot inside the opening 10 minutes, following a foul by Hatters goalkeeper Josh Keeley on Daniel Kyerewaa.

Jack Marriott then doubled Reading’s lead midway through the first half, rifling home a superb effort from outside the area to put the Royals firmly in control.

However, Luton refused to go quietly. Jordan Clark halved the deficit shortly after the restart, finishing smartly to give the visitors hope.

That belief grew when Nigel Lonwijk unleashed a stunning long-range strike to level the contest, setting up a tense finale.

Just as the Hatters looked set to complete the comeback, Ehibhatiomhan stepped up with a decisive moment.

The forward latched onto a loose ball in the box and fired past Keeley to restore Reading’s advantage and seal a vital win.

The result lifts Reading to 14th in the Sky Bet League One table, while Luton remain in seventh as they continue their push for the Play-Offs

Ehibhatiomhan strikes late as Reading edge Luton in thriller

Ehibhatiomhan strikes late as Reading edge Luton in thriller