Luton made comfortable progress through to the second round of the Carabao Cup by beating League Two side Gillingham 3-0 on Saturday.
The visitors led through Nahki Wells late in the first half, with goals from Benny Benagr and Gideon Kodua completing the scoring in the second period, and to find out how the Hatters players rated on the afternoon, see below.
1. Josh Keeley: 7.5
Very little to do in the first period apart from judging a ball over the top well to race out and boot away from danger. Another clearance after the break sent Benagr through for an opportunity in the second half, as he remained a spectator until the latter stages of the contest as Gillingham finally mounted the odd threat, using his legs well to repel a fierce drive from Harris. Dived to his right to gather Goodwin's scuffed attempt near the end, but unlike at times last term, was well protected by his defence, as hopefully that becomes an ongoing theme of the campaign. Photo: Pete Norton
2. Izzy Jones: 7.5
Having had to miss the early stages of last season with a stress fracture in his back, the Grenada international is fully fit this time around and got the nod over summer addition Ashby to start as right back at the Priestfield Stadium. One speedy foray early on led to his pass beating a defender to find the run of Richards who tested Mason low down. Pace was important at both ends, preventing Gillingham from having a sniff in his 70 minutes or so on the field, while thankfully escaped a nasty injury when on the end of a late and lunging challenge from Albarus in the second period, which referee Parkinson deemed was only worthy of a yellow card. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
3. Kal Naismith: 8
Thought he might have broken the deadlock in the first half when stabbing home from a corner, but there was a clear push on the keeper which saw it correctly ruled out. Impressively solid at the back for the visitors, especially defending long balls, winning all but one of nine aerial duels throughout the afternoon. Took a nasty whack to the face in the first period, but was able to shake it off and continue, using the space in front of him well in the second period, curving over an inviting cross that Palmer headed wide. Able to send Benagr away too, while had two corners tipped over by Mason, as the full 90 will do him the world of good having not featured too much in pre-season. Photo: David Horn
4. Hakeem Odoffin: 8
Early stages yes, but the signs are that his partnership with Johnston could be massive for the Hatters, as the duo could quite easily become the best pairing Town have had in centre of their defence for a long while. Not content with winning his headers, he was also good in the tackle as well, ensuring that Keeley had a very quiet afternoon behind him. Vocally impressive as well, the defender demonstrated a willingness to stride forward as well, doing just that in the second period when he brushed off one challenge and turned down the chance to shoot, finding Morris to his right for a crack at goal that was saved. Photo: David Horn