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.
5. Kal Naismith: 7.5
Skipper stayed on the left of the back three and was part of a defence who didn't look to hold on to possession for too long on this occasion, as they made sure the ball was transferred forward to increase the frequency of Luton's attacks. Unable to prevent Wiles getting his shot off in the first half, but when Huddersfield did become more of an attacking force, his positioning was spot on to make some vital blocks, one crucial intervention preventing what would have been a certain goal. Outburst of emotion at the end showed just what the victory meant to him following Barnsley nightmare. Photo: David Horn
6. Cohen Bramall: 8.5
Was a huge influence in the first half as he was behind most of Luton’s best moves, often just pushing the ball past his opponent and sending over a dangerous cross from the left flank. Unfortunately his team-mates and opponents didn't quite make the most of them, Yates and Odoffin going close, while Roosken put just past his own post, as the day Town get an imposing forward in their ranks, he will no doubt rack up a number of assists. Slid in Richards for a chance, while in the second period, although he didn't have quite the same impact, he still put in an excellent shift defensively, winning three tackles, as he is elevating himself into one of the first names on the teamsheet now. Photo: David Horn
7. George Saville: 8
Midfielder was a real and much-needed influence on the game, as he got stuck into the task ahead of him, always looking to break up play and prevent the visitors from gaining a foothold, which he did with four tackles, the most from anyone in orange. Showed plenty of class on the ball too, sending in a number of good set-pieces, while late on he nipped in well to win the ball back and send Brown away for a counter that the hosts couldn't quite make the most of. Photo: David Horn
8. Liam Walsh: 7.5
Midfielder stayed in a deeper role alongside Saville and delivered a combative display throughout the evening, competing well and dropping on to a lot of loose balls. Always looked to get on the front foot by playing forward which ensured that Town were able to remain an attacking threat. Pressed well when he got the chance too as from Goodman's unwise clearance, he was able to force an error from the Terriers which eventually ended with Yates sliding home the winner. Took plenty of good set-pieces which caused the visitors' defence problems. Photo: David Horn