Luton Town edged past National League side Forest Green Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup on Friday night.
Town had led 3-0 through Nahki Wells (2) and Lamine Fanne, before Robbie Savage’s side scored three goals in 19 second half minutes to level at 3-3. Substitute Gideon Kodua then netted in stoppage time to win it and to find out how the Hatters players rated on the evening, see below.
9. Jake Richards: 6.5
Involved in the majority of Luton's best work in the first period, although he couldn't quite keep his feet at the back post to convert Bramall's inviting cross. Terrific flick inside saw Fanne fire wide of the target when faced with the keeper, but was part of the move that saw the Hatters take the lead, Wells bursting away to find Fanne. After the break, he knocked possession on for Fanne as the midfielder teed up Wells to add a third, before going off on 70 minutes as the rampant Rovers had cut the hosts' deficit back to 3-2. Photo: Eddie Keogh
10. Izzy Jones: 6.5
Having come on against Northampton and then missing the Vertu Trophy tie, it was great to see him back from the start as he looked really lively in the early stages, always trying to get on the ball and take on his man, displaying his pace and intent on the left hand side when Luton were able to find him in some space. Pressed well in the second period as well, putting in a strong challenge on Pemberton which then led to the Hatters' going through and make it 3-0. Like Walsh, he was substituted on the hour just seconds after Rovers had pulled one back. Photo: Andy Rowland
11. Nahki Wells (STAR MAN): 7
Forward had a real impact in the first period, as he was involved in two excellent moves, the first seeing Fanne go close and then bursting clear to look up and pick out his team-mate to find the net. Sniffing like the proper striker he is when reacting to Pagel's error, tapping home from close range to thankfully end his recent goal drought. Should have scored again moments later when volleying over, but after the break, was in the right place again to tap home Fanne's cross. Hammered another attempt over before going off for Yates with 20 to go. Photo: Andy Rowland
12. Zack Nelson (SUB): 4.5
Midfielder came on just after Forest Green had made it 3-1, but despite his arrival, Robbie Savage's visitors were in command for the majority of the contest, throwing men forward at every opportunity, as couldn't get close enough to Dausch to prevent him making it 3-3. Photo: David Horn