Luton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at the first round stage on Tuesday evening, beaten 1-0 by Championship side Coventry City.
The much-changed Hatters more than held their own during the evening, but Ellis Simms’ 57th minute goal was enough to settle the tie. To find out how the visitors rated on the night, see below.
5. Tom Holmes: 5
First outing since January for the Hatters and the defender found it difficult to get to the pace of the contest, beaten when the Sky Blues attacked down his flank in the first half, Simms eventually shooting wide. Made one excellent block when it looked like City were going to score, but was booked for dragging down his man, as a repeat of his red card at this venue last season was always a threat from there on in. Avoided that on this occasion, but wasn't able to keep up with the home forwards when they broke away to score what proved to be the winner. Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Cohen Bramall: 7
Having not played a senior match since last season, he got a first run-out at left wingback and gave Luton some real balance for the first time this term, with a natural left-footer finally on the left flank. Demonstrated some real signs of the pace he will bring to the Hatters when he is up to speed for the league contests as he got away to set up some good moments, while he was also able to go the other way, blocking behind for a corner when City attacked. Used the ball well when recording Town's highest passing success rate, although off at half time as he continues to work his way back to full fitness. Photo: Ashley Allen
7. Liam Walsh: 7
Got over a few misplaced passes at the start of the contest when he picked out an opposition player rather than his team-mate but did go on to keep Luton ticking in midfield as they gave a positive performance on the night, dropping on a number of second balls and able to shift his way out of trouble. Didn't have his shooting boots with him though, dragging one inviting opportunity from the edge of the box way, way wide of the target, but the full 90 will do him the world of good. Photo: Liam Smith
8. Zack Nelson: 7.5
A player who Bloomfield is desperate to give minutes to, and this time he was able to, having the entire match in midfield. Showed some good touches in possession and moved the ball around the pitch well as he pushed himself further into the manager's first team thoughts. Wasn't able to replicate his heroics from the same stage of the competition last term when he hammered in an absolute stunner against QPR as when the chance arose in the second half this time, lofted harmlessly over the bar. Photo: Liam Smith