Luton were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after a third round 1-0 defeat at League One side Exeter City yesterday evening.
A late goal from Deme Mitchell was enough for the Grecians to go through, and to find out how the Hatters rated on the night, see below.
5. Nigel Lonwijk: 6
Back in the centre of defence as he enjoyed a rare outing in his preferred role with Andersen dropping to the bench. Was decent enough when the Grecians went long, winning the majority of his aerial duels, although did leave one ball over the top which caught out his team-mates, getting an earful from Mengi afterwards for his poor decision. Completed the most passes out of any player with 83, but the fact that only 14 of them were into the final third shows how long the Hatters had it in their own half, which hindered their efforts at restoring parity in the second half. Did have one late chance to try and repeat his Reading heroics, but unable to get a similar connection on this occasion. Photo: David Horn
6. George Saville: 6
Back into the midfield from the start once more after a spell on the bench and was involved in the bright start Luton had appeared to make to proceedings, breaking into the box to receive the ball only to see his shot charged down by an Exeter defender. Combative as ever in the middle of the pitch, he put himself about as Luton looked to dominate possession, although his two handball offences didn't go unnoticed by the officials. Yes, he's not the most attacking of players as Town lacked the drive of someone like Fanne to really make their build-up play count, but didn't deserve the sarcastic cheers from away supporters that greeted his substitution in the second period. Photo: David Horn
7. Liam Walsh: 7
Demonstrated some terrific passing early on as he looked to be the playmaker for the Hatters, a role that appeared to be working, with one delivery out to Johnson in particular catching the eye, his Exeter opponents resorting to just shoving him over at times. Industrious when he had to be as well, often showing some fine touches, as when he did give the ball away, it was at least trying to find a team-mate in an advanced position. Had one cross-shot that flew over, while the only time he had a corner, a foul meant it led to nothing at all. Tried to look for a way through in the closing stages of the contest, but the Grecians defence held firm as Town couldn't create anything meaningful. Photo: Andy Rowland
8. Jordan Clark: 6
Tried his hardest to get things going, with some tricky footwork to get into some good positions, but unfortunately for the Hatters, the move more often than not just broke down. In the first half, he looked to be getting some joy, only to send one cross too close to the keeper and then had another crack from an acute angle that was always rising. As things became a bit more scrappy after the break, he appeared to have had Town's only shot on target, tipped away by Whitworth, but a goal kick was given instead. Ran the ball out when he tried to fashion a late crossing opportunity which was sadly indicative of the Hatters' attacking play. Photo: David Horn