Luton climbed up to seventh in the League One table after a vital 2-1 win over Northampton Town on Wednesday evening.
The Hatters fell behind in the first half to Will Hoskins’ goal, but Liam Walsh drilled them level just before the break and then Kal Naismith’s stunning free kick won it with five minutes to go. To find out how the Town players rated on the night, see below.
5. Joe Johnson: 6.5
Back in the side for his first start for just over a month, as he hadn't even kicked a ball since the 2-1 win at Wycombe, as his lack of match action told during the first period as he struggled at times to get to the pace of the fixture, misplacing a few passes, particularly in the first half. Seemed unsure as an out and out left back, but became far more settled after the break when he moved into the wingback role, which allowed him to drive into midfield when the chance arose too. Still managed to come out on top in the amount of duels won and demonstrated his nous by earning two late free kicks as Luton managed to see the game out well. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
6. Jake Richards: 5
Kept his place having started in Sunday's Vertu Trophy win, but it was just that one game too far for the teenager on this occasion, who barely threatened in his right wing role during a first period where the Hatters as a whole just struggled to create anything meaningful in the final third. Saw one attempt blocked, but unsurprisingly made way at the break for the more explosive Morris who went on to have far more of an impact on proceedings during the second half. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
7. Liam Walsh: 8
In a first half where Luton struggled to get over their Wembley triumph, he was the one who always looked to receive the ball and try to get things going. Took it on himself to bring Town back into the game having fallen behind, breaking the back-line to collect Keeley's punt forward, as eventually picked out by Lawrence, he transferred on to his supposed weaker left foot and deceived Burge to drill into the corner of the net. After the break, the midfielder was able to take up a more advanced role, impressively spreading the play, one wonderful threaded pass for Clark in particular catching the eye, as his corners were on point too, Lonwijk heading his set-piece at the keeper. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
8. Jordan Clark: 7
Had a few nearly moments in the first half, putting one volley wide under pressure, although didn't get the penalty from referee Durkin that he appealed for. With Luton starting to string together some consistent attacks in the second period, that allowed Clark to come into the game far more, but surprisingly lacked the composure he has displayed time and time again this term. Danced past a man to hammer over on his right foot, pounding the turf in sheer frustration, quickly nipping around another marker in the box and had a go on his left, holding his head when thrashing a rising drive into the stands. Taken off with eight minutes to go, but raced back on the pitch to celebrate Naismith's winner. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons