Luton suffered yet another woeful defeat on Tuesday night as they were beaten 3-1 by League Two side Cambridge United in their Vertu Trophy group stage clash.
The Hatters had led through Mads Andersen’s close-range finish, only for Glenn McConnell to make it 1-1, as a second half double from Elias Kachungand won it for the U’s. To find out how Town’s players rated on the evening, see below.
5. Cohen Bramall: 3
Restored into the left back slot having gone to the wing against Stevenage, but he couldn't affect the game in the way he would have wanted, seeing some unwise sideways passes cut out by the hosts which put the visitors under real pressure as United tore forward in the first period. With Town struggling to get their attacking moves going, it wasn't really his evening, as he made way on the hour mark which allowed Luton to alter their system. Photo: Liam Smith
6. Kal Naismith: 3
Moved into the holding midfield role as he played in yet another position for the Hatters this season. On paper it looked like a great shout as he could get on the ball and start moves going for Luton, but in reality it didn't happen in the manner he would have wanted. Played some good passes early on, but United were quickly able to outnumber him, as he stood off McConnell to allow the midfielder to fire home Cambridge's equaliser from 25 yards. Did make a great sliding stop to prevent a third going in, but his return to Kenilworth Road really hasn't gone how he would have wanted it to yet. Photo: David Horn
7. Shayden Morris (STAR MAN): 5
Out on the right wing this time and looked to be involved in some dangerous moments for Luton in the first period as he saw an early shot easily saved by Hughes. Did brilliantly to nutmeg his man and then play a one-two with Nelson before finding Alli for a chance at the back post. Harshly booked when he was trying to win possession as it appeared Naismith made the final foul. Few moments of joy after the break but wasn't able to pick out a man in the box, as he got through 73 minutes which was one of the few bright points from the night. Photo: David Horn
8. Jordan Clark: 3.5
Played in one of the advanced midfield roles as Luton went with a 4-1-4-1 formation, it was his corner that caused the problems in the Cambridge defence for Luton to lead on 15 minutes. Didn't get tight enough to McConnell when he made it 1-1 from range, as the Hatters were disappointingly second best on the evening once more to suffer yet another demoralising defeat. Couldn't quite create the level of opportunity for Town to draw level in the second period, as had a half chance to make it 3-2 late on, curling wide. Photo: David Horn