Luton Town took the lead from a penalty in the match against Notts County on Saturday 22 August 2026, but Notts County equalised shortly afterwards. The first goal came from a spot kick, giving Luton a 1-0 advantage. Notts County responded quickly, bringing the score level before the end of the first half. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams showing resilience after the early exchange of goals.