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.
9. Lamine Fanne (STAR MAN): 7.5
The midfielder is now finally over the concussion injury he suffered during pre-season, and got his chance from the opening whistle as he gave an athletic display, often bursting forward to get Luton high up the pitch. Had two sights of goal that were blocked in the first period, while showed his passing qualities as well, slipping a fine through ball for Kodua to run on to in the second period. Will get stronger after lasting the entire game and did his prospects of featuring more in the League One campaign no harm at all. Photo: Liam Smith
10. Lasse Nordas: 5
After a decent pre-season in terms of goals, he was finally given a chance to impress having failed to make the squad in either of Luton's opening two League One games. Tried hard, with some good hold-up play now and again, but didn't really do enough to take the opportunity that presented itself as Coventry's defenders were able to get around him and ease him off the ball. Attempted an unusual sliding effort when played through by Woodrow, failing to get any kind of serious connection, as he didn't ever really look like scoring. Photo: Andy Rowland
11. Cauley Woodrow: 7
Looked Luton's most likely source of a goal in the first half as he was inches away with a glancing header when meeting Liam Walsh's corner from the left hand side. Had another crack from distance which was rather uncomfortably parried away by Wilson and then cleverly disguised a reverse pass into Nordas which his team-mate unfortunately couldn't make the most of. Taken off just after the hour mark to allow Yates another run-out and no doubt save his legs for whatever exertions are required of him at Bradford on Saturday. Photo: Liam Smith
12. Nigel Lonwijk: (SUB): 6.5
Was clearly a pre-arranged plan that he would have the second 45 minutes against the Sky Blues with Bramall still working his way back to full fitness. Once on, he slotted into the left wingback role again, a position that surely wouldn't be first on his preferred roles to play, but stuck to his task well and looked secure defensively as Coventry's more experienced substitutes allowed the hosts to have the better of things in the latter stages. Photo: Liam Smith