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Luton Town 0-1 Burnley: Ashley Barnes penalty extends Clarets' lead at summit

Championship leaders Burnley extended their lead at the top of the table to 11 points with a hard-fought win at play-off contenders Luton Town, who ended with 10 men.

Ashley Barnes scored the only goal of the game, converting from the penalty spot with 12 minutes remaining following a handball by Hatters defender Gabriel Osho.

Luton centre-back Tom Lockyer was then sent off for a second bookable offence, and the Clarets closed out the match for their 11th win in 12 league outings.

Elijah Adebayo had two good chances for the hosts in the first half, forcing Burnley goalkeeper Aro Muric into a save after 12 minutes but then failing to convert a cross from Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu.