Crystal Palace vs Luton Town FC (6th Aug 2005)

Luton are back in the second tier after a nine-year absence and spring an opening day surprise. After having a penalty saved, Kevin Nicholls crosses for the unmarked Steve Howard to head Town in front. Andy Johnson levels from a corner, but Ahmet Brkovic pounces late on to net a deserved winner after a Nicholls free-kick causes panic.