Luton had to come back from a goal down to secure their place in the Championship play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Reading on Wednesday night.
The hosts led through Andy Carroll’s header early in the second half, but the forward was then sent off for a second yellow card when deliberately using his hand to divert a cross into the net.
Carlton Morris bundled home his 19th of the season to restore parity late on, and to find out how the Hatters rated in Berkshire, see below.
Carlton Morris bundled home his 19th of the season to restore parity late on, and to find out how the Hatters rated in Berkshire, see below.
5. Amari’i Bell: 8
Reverted to the back three with Doughty back in the side and he was able to make some of his now trademark marauding runs forward with the ball, using it impressively too, such was the space afforded to the Town defenders. Should have grabbed an assist when picking out Clark late on, only for the sub to sidefoot wide from close range. Photo: Liam Smith
Certainly brought his left foot with him to Berkshire on the evening as he cannoned a magnificent low attempt from a free kick against the inside of the post during a first half in which he was a real creative outlet. Sent over some terrific crosses from the left, not always needing beat his man to do so, that needed to be desperately defended by the Royals. Photo: Liam Smith
With Luton being in control for almost the entire evening, then unsurprisingly his tackle count was slightly lower due to the Hatters often having the ball themselves. His passing was spot on though, above a 95% accuracy rate and had the odd clearance dropped on to his left foot, might have had a crack from range too. Photo: Warren Little
Managed to shake off an early whack to feature prominently during a first half in which following the first 10 minutes, Luton absolutely dominated. Kept play moving well as Town had a monopoly on possession, and carried on doing so in the second period until making way when Edwards opted to freshen things up in the search of an equaliser, Photo: Liam Smith