Jack Wilshere lifted his first trophy as a manager when Luton Town edged Stockport 3‑1 in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley. The former Arsenal midfielder guided his side to silverware in his debut season, a stark contrast to Luton's fall from the Premier League to 10th in League One following relegations in 2024 and now and the 2025 season.

Wilshere's mission—to restore glory after successive relegations—found footing through goals from Emilio Lawrence and a double by 35‑year‑old Nahki Wells. Lawrence’s fierce low strike and Wells’ superb finish lifted the match early, while the veteran striker’s experience proved decisive in the final minutes ahead of the final score line as the crowd cheered in Wembley.

Stockport, who have not beaten Luton in 18 meetings since 1968, fell victim to an early 11th‑minute strike from Adama Sidibeh after a through ball from Odin Bailey. The visiting side, winless in all three EFL Trophy finals, could not recover despite a spirited push in the second half towards the goal line as they fell.

With the trophy, Wilshere cements his status as a manager capable of turning fortunes. Luton Town now returns to Wembley glory, adding a memorable chapter to a club that last lifted silverware in 1988. The victory underscores the resilience of a side that has rebuilt from relegation to triumph in the season and will serve as a benchmark.