Luton moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Championship rivals Reading on Saturday. George Moncur scored the only goal of the game, wonderfully volleying James Bree's cross into the net with half an hour gone. To see how the Town players rated on the afternoon, see below.
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Simon Sluga comes out quickly as Reading hit the bar during stoppage time in Saturday's third round FA Cup tie
. Simon Sluga (STAR MAN): 9
After parrying a few shots straight back into the danger zone, he started to get his angles right and needed to as Reading peppered his goal. Excellent double stop was the pick, along with turning behind a low drive from Esteves.
. James Bree: 8
Great to see him back in the side after an injury-hit season so far and was Luton’s main threat during the first half with a number of raids down the right and crosses, including the assist for Moncur’s match-winner.
. Brendan Galloway: 7.5
A big moment for the full back who was involved for the first time since his horrific injury in November 2019. Kept things simple for the majority, one sliding tackle when Reading attacked no doubt doing wonders for his confidence.
. Gabriel Osho: 8
Up against his former club and looked at ease during the first half. Tested far more in the second period and needed to make one wonderful sliding intervention to prevent old team-mate Baldock from making it 1-1.
. Dan Potts: 7.5
Captain for the day as he did his best to offer a vocal presence on the field. Unleashed some raking crossfield passes in the first half, while had his hands full after the break as the Royals had the better of proceedings.
. Joe Morrell: 7.5
Busied himself as best he could, picking out the run of Bree on the right with regularity in the first half. Over eagerness saw the odd foul given away, but one lovely piece of vision should have set up a goal for Hylton after the break.
5. Sonny Bradley: 8.5
Boss Jones stated it was a risk to play the skipper after injury, but he delivered superbly. Early header saved, but when Reading pressed in the second half, he was always there, with some dominant headed clearances and one wonderful block on Morrison. Photo: Liam Smith
6. Kal Naismith: 8.5
Slotted seamlessly into defence once more after his recent forays in midfield. So confident on the ball that he was happy to let the Reading attackers close him down and then use a trick or body swerve to beat them, putting the Hatters on the front foot. Photo: Liam Smith
7. Allan Campbell: 8
Thankfully showed his injury concern from Monday was nothing serious and had two early chances, heading straight at Nyland and then firing over on the run. Tenacity on display from the word go as Town even had the luxury of resting him for the final 15 minutes. Photo: Liam Smith
8. Jordan Clark (STAR MAN): 8.5
Showed just how much Luton have missed his influence in the middle as he was one of the main reasons behind the hosts' fast start, winning the ball back constantly. Sent Jerome away and another cross picked out Campbell, his return for the play-offs is timely. Photo: Liam Smith