Luton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night after a 2-0 defeat at Premier League side Chelsea.
The visitors put up an impressive defensive display at Stamford Bridge, only breached twice in the second half through Danny Welbeck and Hakeem Odoffin’s own goal. To find out how the Hatters rated on the evening, see below.
9. Emilio Lawrence: 6
Was always going to be a match where he saw precious little of the ball due to the quality of opposition Town were coming up against, which meant they had to make the most of any attacks they could create. Had his chance in the first period when Luton broke quickly, but released by Benagr on the left, he neither looked to cross or shoot as the danger was easily snuffed out. One foray in the second period was also comfortably dealt with as three games into his loan spell now and the attacker is disappointingly yet to get anywhere near the heights he reached last season, meaning it was no surprise he was taken off on the hour mark. Photo: David Horn
10. Gideon Kodua: 6.5
First start of the campaign after an extended run-out at the weekend as he went over to the right flank to play in a more advanced role on this occasion. Found England international Reece Jones a tough competitor to go up against, as his opportunities to really get over the half-way line and threaten the Blues defence were always going to be limited. Didn't ever neglect his defensive duties at the other end, giving Ashby the support he needed in front of him, ensuring the Hatters weren't overrun as much as they could have been. Made way at half time for Richards in a switch that looked like it had been pre-planned. Photo: David Horn
11. Callum Marshall: 8
On paper it looks like a strange rating for a striker when his side were under the cosh for so long, but put in an absolute shift during his 78 minutes on the field. Almost got clear once in the first period, but a swift check to see if he was offside, allowed Lacroix to get back and sweep up the danger. When Luton were able to get him the ball, he looked after it with some clever touches and twists to bring his team-mates into play as his work-rate and desire to chase lost causes was hugely commendable. Didn't get a chance to add to his tally on what was his full Hatters debut, but Wilshere would have been very happy with what he had seen, having run himself into the ground. Photo: David Horn
12. Jake Richards (SUB): 6.5
On at half time for Kodua, the teenager was neat and tidy on the occasions he got the ball, even if it was usually in his own half, Chelsea comfortable able to prevent the visitors from having a great deal of possession in dangerous areas. Still, he was another who gave his all to the cause, as with the game beginning to open up in the latter stages, offered good cover to prevent the Blues from racking up a scoreline that home fans would have been no doubt expecting ahead of kick-off. Photo: David Horn