Luton were beaten 2-1 in their last 16 Vertu Trophy clash against Swindon Town at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night.
The Hatters had led through Jerry Yates’ penalty, only to see goals from Will Wright and Filozofe Mabete send the visitors through. To find out how Town’s players rated on the evening, see below.
1. James Shea: 4
Skipper for the night as during the early stages it looked like he wouldn’t have too much trouble in earning his second clean sheet in the competition against the League Two high-fliers, as Swindon only really threatened when Town made some mistakes at the back. Unfortunately that all changed before the break though as after being clattered when collecting one ball in, he was then left flat-footed by Wright’s cross-shot that missed everyone and went in. After the interval he really had to do better with Clarke's header that escaped his grasp allowing Mabete to tap in, while although he denied the player who caused all the controversy in Drinan, Luton couldn't find a leveller. Photo: Jasper Wax
2. Reuell Walters: 6.5
Another chance to try and force his way into Wilshere's reckoning for the first team, as he took over the right back role once more. Got up in support well during a first half that saw Luton dominate the majority of the ball, able to hem their opponents in for large periods, making a number of progressive passes and bursts upfield, crossing twice for Fanne who wasn't able to get his headers on target from decent positions, going on to create three chances in total. Tenacious display as he won almost all of his battles, making a number of recoveries as well, booked for a body check in the second period. Photo: Liam Smith
3. Harry Fox: 7
Having featured twice in the competition beforehand, the academy graduate finally made his full debut for the Hatters as left back on the night. Solid outing for the teenager as well, winning all of his ground duels and making seven defensive contributions in total, while he also looked tidy when getting on the ball as well, not wasting many passes. With his confidence boosted from getting the nod from Wilshere, he stepped in when a clearance came his way, having a pop from 25 yards which looked goalbound until it hit a covering defender. Next step is to try and feature for the first team in the league now. Photo: David Horn
4. Christ Makosso: 4
Second start in the space of just a few days, having been out in the cold recently, but showed in the first period just why Wilshere has been reticent to play him at times, getting caught on the ball more than once, his pace ensuring he got back into position to clear his lines on one occasion. Passing also went astray a number of times too, one badly judged attempt across his own box going straight to an opponent, with Fanne having to save his blushes. Impressed aerially on the night, winning all but one of his duels, but not sure he has done enough to take the place of either Mengi or Andersen going forward. Photo: David Horn