Luton hit back from their 5-0 loss to Barnsley on Saturday by triumphing 2-1 against Huddersfield Town in midweek.
The hosts went in front through Jake Richards’ first half strike, and although Leo Castledine fired in a magnificent free kick after the break, Jerry Yates slid home the winner shortly afterwards to claim all three points. To find out how Town’s players rated, see below.
1. Josh Keeley: 7
After shipping five to Barnsley on Saturday, the keeper would have wanted a much quieter evening, and he got that during the first half, as Huddersfield didn’t threaten too much apart from a couple of forays into the Luton box. Was busier in the second period, but having been beaten by a free kick at Oakwell, stepped away from the corner he was protecting this time, which saw Castledine net with a quite magnificent effort into the top corner. Helped Town's slightly more direct approach by going longer with his clearances more frequently and came out of his area well when needed too, making sure the ball was thumped away from danger. Photo: David Horn
2. Hakeem Odoffin: 8
A long-awaited first league start for the Hatters since arriving in the summer, as he went out to the right wingback role in place of the injured Jones. Although not his natural position, made an extremely good fist of it, always an option when Town attacked, while his willingness to compete aerially was noticeable from the very first whistle, going on to win 10 headers in total to ensure the ball didn't stick upfront for the Terriers. Completed a maiden full 90 minutes as his athleticism and determination is already showing signs of turning him into a fans favourite at Kenilworth Road. Photo: David Horn
3. Teden Mengi: 7.5
Opted for the no nonsense approach to defend on more than one occasion, booting the ball as far away from his goal as possible, one that cleared the roof to concede a corner particularly impressive. The one time he didn't grab the bull by the horns defensively, Huddersfield almost took full advantage, before two Terriers attackers ended up tackling each other inside the area. Did well in the air as the visitors went longer in the closing stages, using the ball well too, making some decent passes out to the flanks. Photo: David Horn
4. Nigel Lonwijk: 8
The first time this season he has actually been utilised in his proper position, one of five chances made by Wilshere when replacing Andersen in the centre of Luton's back three. Showed just what he can do when that is the case too, making three tackles, with two interceptions and eight clearances. An element of fortune when the ball struck his hand inside the area from Wiles' shot, but the visitors' penalty appeals were luckily waved away by the officials. Replaced with 15 to go in the second period, but has to be up there as one of, if not his best, showing since arriving on loan in the summer. Photo: David Horn