Luton enjoyed an amazing 4-3 victory at Reading in their opening League One match of the campaign on Saturday.
The hosts were level at 3-3 going into stoppage time, Jake Richards and Kasey Palmer (2) on target, with Gideon Kodua stunning the hosts with a close-range finish to ensure all three points went to the visitors. To find out how the Hatters players rated, see below.
9. Emilio Lawrence: 6
Forward arrived the day beforehand on a season-long loan from Manchester City, and similar to last season when he joined in January, was thrown straight into the starting line-up with precious little preparation for his second debut in orange. As in his first stint, was very slow to get going once more, restricted to just 14 touches in his near hour on the pitch, delivering the odd cross that didn't find a team-mate, and unable to replicate any of his dangerous forays upfield. No surprise when he was taken off for Benagr in the second period, but will no doubt grow into his surroundings once more and become a major part of Town's attacking ranks. Photo: David Horn
10. Jake Richards (STAR MAN): 8.5
Had gone slightly under the radar in pre-season, but served notice of his intent when picked out on the right with five minutes gone, showing impressive composure to cut in on his left and almost pass the ball into the bottom corner, making it look very easy indeed. Was always a threat when the Hatters went forward, while with the second half in its infancy and Town trailing 3-1, his deep free kick was headed out for Palmer to score. Didn't stop there, making space and switching a reverse pass to Wells who played in Palmer for 3-3, going on to have a hand in all four goals when first to react after Kodua's shot hit the bar, deflecting the loose ball back to his team-mate for the stoppage time winner. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
11. Nahki Wells: 7.5
Led the line well, as he was found by Clark for a chance in the first half only to see a Reading defender get back to make a fine sliding challenge. Dropped deep when he had to, giving his midfielders an option as they looked to retain possession, which they did more often than not. With Town back in it, 3-2 down early in the second period, just about managed to just onside in the assistant's eyes to receive Richards' pass and bearing down on goal, rather than shoot himself, looked to his left and played a perfectly weighted ball for Palmer to equalise. Did his job defensively, throwing himself in front of a goalbound shot to stop Reading retaking the lead, before going off for Marshall. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
12. Benny Benagr (SUB): 7
Demonstrated the faith that Wilshere already has in him, as after making his debut last week and quickly penning a new contract, he then replaced Lawrence for his maiden Football League outing with an hour gone, and the game very much still in the balance. Immediately showed his pace and willingness to attack on the left flank from the word go, sprinting away from his man and delivering some dangerous crosses into the Reading box. Found it harder in the closing stages as the Royals closed off his path to goal, but clearly elated to be on the pitch when Kodua bagged a thrilling winner. Photo: Luton Town FC