Nahki Wells Faces Crucial Decision Today
On April 11, 2026, Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere must decide whether to name Bermudian striker Nahki Wells in his squad for the EFL Trophy final. The match is scheduled against Stockport County at Wembley the following day.
Injury update and selection dilemma
Wells left Monday’s 3-0 win at Wimbledon after feeling groin discomfort. He was substituted after 17 minutes and has had limited training since.
Wilshere said the issue was not as serious as first thought. He confirmed a selection call would be made today, and Wells remains a possible selection.
Wells’ recent fitness and form
The 35-year-old made only his second appearance since returning from a hamstring injury. That comeback came in a 2-1 home victory over Peterborough United on Good Friday at Kenilworth Road.
Path to the final
Luton were initially eliminated from the competition by Swindon Town. The Hatters were later reinstated after an investigation found Swindon fielded two ineligible players in the Round of 16 on January 13.
Swindon captain Ollie Clarke started while serving a suspension. Aaron Drinan appeared as a substitute despite not being on the official team sheet.
After reinstatement, Luton beat Plymouth and then faced Northampton Town in the semi-final. They recovered from behind to win 2-1 with second-half goals from Wells and Liam Walsh.
Match context and Wembley history
This will be the third meeting this season between the clubs. Luton won the first league game 3-0 and the teams drew 1-1 last month.
Both clubs share the same nickname, and this is their first cup final against each other. Luton will make their tenth appearance at Wembley, with four previous victories there.
Notable past Wembley results include a 2-1 League Cup win over Arsenal in 1988. Luton also defeated Coventry in a play-off final on penalties three years ago to secure promotion.
Nahki Wells’ Wembley record
Wells has appeared at Wembley several times. He played twice for Bradford City, featuring in the Capital One Cup Final and the League Two play-off final.
He scored in Bradford’s 3-0 2013 League Two play-off final victory over Northampton. That goal made him the first Bermudian to score at the new Wembley.
He also played for Huddersfield in a League One play-off final. Wells was part of Carlisle United’s 2011 EFL Trophy squad but did not make the match day roster.
With the final approaching, Nahki Wells Faces Crucial Decision Today regarding his availability. Filmogaz.com will carry updates after Wilshere confirms the squad.
