Luton enjoyed a 2-0 triumph at Peterborough United on Saturday afternoon.
The visitors took the lead inside three minutes through Jordan Clark, and then doubled their advantage when Liam Kelly turned Kasey Palmer’s cross past his own keeper just 51 seconds after the break. To find out how the Hatters’ players rated on the day, see below.
1. James Shea: 7.5
During a quiet first half, he was very lucky to see Leonard hit the bar from close range when he really should have levelled proceedings. As soon as Town led 2-0, the experienced stopper came under extreme pressure, fortunate that Andersen was there to clear once he and Johnson collided and the ball ran free. Tested throughout the second period, parrying from O’Connor and able to do the same from the impressive Garbett, racing forwards to gather the rebound. Kept his wits about him when another shot was deflected, also getting everything behind Leonard’s angled attempt to finally earn his first clean sheet of the season and Town’s long-awaited second one in the league. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
2. Izzy Jones: 8
Another game as right back, his third in a row, as he had to put in another decent shift. Clipped as he got forward once that saw the referee wave play on, as after Town took the lead early on, he helped Luton keep the ball, although the visitors didn't ever really go on and push for that second goal. Once it arrived under a minute after the break, then he was called upon a lot more, digging in to make several tackles and clear his lines as Posh did their utmost to try and get back into the contest. One of a few who suffered with illness, but got through a good 84 minutes, replaced by Ashby for the closing moments. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
3. Mads Andersen (STAR MAN): 9
In the first period, he saw a lot of the ball, Luton keeping knocking the ball around with ease, but never fully looking like they were going to go on and add to their tally. However, in the second period, and once Town made it 2-0, they came under severe attack as United piled the pressure on the Hatters' defence. When that happened, the centre half was absolutely magnificent, heading and clearing anything and everything that came his way, also positioning himself perfectly when Williams appeared destined to make it 2-1. Finished with 20 defensive contributions, by far the highest from anyone out there, as he was a huge reason why the visitors weren't breached. Photo: David Lowndes
4. George Johnston: 8.5
Early on, it looked like he would have a fairly comfortable 90 minutes, finding some good passing lanes, beginning the move that saw Town go ahead, accurately picking out Clark, who went on to make it 1-0. When the second half began and Luton led 2-0, the centre half put the no-nonsense into no-nonsense defending, as when the ball was there to be won, he won it, also hammering away from danger when he had to, putting one of his clearances over the stands, to make sure Posh's attacks were broken up. Stretched to nod wide at the other end, but his partnership with Andersen was superb, and will be thrilled to get a first league clean sheet on the road for the Hatters. Photo: David Lowndes