Luton were knocked out of the FA Cup after a second round penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Fleetwood Town on Saturday.
The visitors had trailed twice in the second period, Jerry Yates and Teden Mengi equalising to make it 2-2 and force extra time, as the contest went to penalties, with the Cod Army going through 4-2. To find out how the Hatters players rated, see below.
1. James Shea: 6
Kept his place in the side following a clean sheet against Exeter on Tuesday night, as he featured in a first FA Cup tie since the 4-0 win over Harrogate in January 2022. His handling had been pretty good in the first half, gathering Graydon's fierce snapshot. Appeared to be fairly solid in the second half as well, until Ennis escaped at the back post, as he won't be happy with the manner the Manchester United's loanee's volley somehow squirmed though his grasp and into the net. No chance with Ennis’s second while during the penalty shoot-out, he didn’t really get close to any of the hosts' efforts bar Neal's winner. Photo: David Horn
2. Reuell Walters: 8
After such a lengthy time out injured, he made his second start in the matter of a few days, and will have done his confidence and fitness levels a world of good by playing 120 minutes of football. Impressed yet again as Town remained with a back four, showing some real desire and strength, breaking forward well to give the visitors a good attacking outlet on the right, creating a host of chances too. Was slightly caught out for the opener, Ennis left free behind him to get a shot on goal, but his terrific ball over the top was perfectly in the path of Kodua who then found Yates to make it 1-1. Up in support too for the second equaliser, his cross deflected out to Mengi who found the net in style. Photo: Liam Smith
3. Joe Johnson: 7.5
Along with Walters, he continued his comeback from injury by starting a second game in succession which will boost Wilshere's defensive options during what is a hectic festive schedule. Looks to have really grown in stature since he played last season, able to stand up to most of the threats that Fleetwood sent down his flank, as his ability to pick out a pass impressed too, finding Nordas for a good opportunity. Unfortunate that the only time he made an error it led to a goal, as his misplaced clearance was picked off by the hosts, the youngster unable to get out and stop Ennis from shooting. Replaced by Naismith for extra time but another good 90 minutes under his belt. Photo: David Rogers
4. Mads Andersen: 7.5
Kept his place in the centre of Town's defence although this time had Mengi as his partner, Luton operating with a back four for the second game in succession. Up against some lively Fleetwood forwards, he kept them under control for most of the game, positioning himself well to slide in and make an important intervention when the hosts got a decent cross into the box. One missed clearance saw Graydon shoot at Shea, but other than that, it was a dependable display from the Dane, who might have made a name for himself at the other end, seeing his header fly over the bar at 1-1. Photo: David Horn