Luton enjoyed a wonderful stoppage time 2-1 victory over Leicester City at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.
The Hatters took the lead through Nahki Wells’ first-time finish, as although Liam Cullen levelled in the 90th minute, Callum Marshall turned home a dramatic winner moments later. To find out how Town’s players rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. Kal Naismith (MOM): 8.5
Probably his best showing so far, further demonstrating it has been the right decision to recall him after a spell out of the side. Kept his cool well when Leicester thought they had moved in front, pointing out that Riis was behind Shea and therefore offside, something the officials thankfully agreed with. Came close to making it 2-0 in the second period when his 25-yarder was palmed away by McCarthy, while also defended expertly, with a brilliant back post header to stop City from scoring. Deserves great credit for staying calm in stoppage time, as rather than shoot when fans called for it, picked out Lawrence, who set up the winner and then took control of clearing Town's area afterwards. Photo: David Horn
6. Liam Walsh: 8.5
Really showed his class on the day as he knitted a lot of Luton's play together, displaying a terrific switch of play as well when looking to find Town's wingers on either flank. Created the most chances for the Hatters with three, with some well-taken and different corners, also making sure City struggled to ever really play through the middle, getting stuck in wholeheartedly to the task in front of him. Slightly unwise to take to the air for an overhead kick clearance after Shea had saved, but managed to just get to the ball ahead of connecting with Smallbone, as referee Woods ruled in his favour despite City's protests for a penalty. Photo: David Horn
7. Jamie Donley: 8
Again played slightly deeper, with Clark given licence to get further forward and it was a role he attacked with relish, as his off-the-ball work was particularly impressive, with his desire and work-rate also noticeable throughout the contest. Ability on the ball against a quality opposition stood out as well, while his low cross almost picked out Marshall just before the forward was able to bag the winner in stoppage time. Took some good corners once more, as he continues to perform admirably during his loan spell at Kenilworth Road. Photo: David Horn
8. Tudor Mendel: 8
On what was no doubt the biggest game of his brief career to date, the on-loan Ipswich youngster continued to adhere himself to the Luton supporters, making a bright start, quick to demonstrate the newfound confidence on his right foot when sent through on goal, denied by a big save from the imposing McCarthy. Continued to be a real threat on the right flank as Town excelled in the first period, always an outlet for his team-mates, pressing well and constantly looking to either get a shot in or a cross off when he had the ball. Kept his discipline when City attacked, doubling up well with Jones, as replaced on the hour mark by Richards again, but is growing impressively into his loan stint. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons