Luton finally ended their lengthy wait for an away victory when winning 2-1 at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.
First half goals from Kal Naismith and Kasey Palmer gave the Hatters a two-goal lead that they held on to until stoppage time, as the Chairboys pulled a consolation back. To find out how the visiting players rated on the afternoon, see below.
1. Josh Keeley: 7.5
Needed to be alert early on to claim Harris’s header and then also made himself big to repel Mullins’ close range attempt as Wycombe made a positive start to proceedings. From then though, faced very little at his goal and after taking the odd short goal kick, thankfully reverted to pressure-relieving long clearances from then on, as didn’t take the kind of chances that led to Reading equalising and then triumphing the previous weekend. Saw his defence throw themselves in the way of almost everything that was sent goalwards after that, until beaten by an excellent strike in stoppage time, but thankfully the final whistle went before Wanderers could try and score again. Photo: Andy Rowland
2. Nigel Lonwijk: 8.5
Startling recovery having been stretchered off in midweek following the draw with Doncaster, as he kept his place in the starting XI and moved to the right-sided centre half role this time, which allowed Odoffin to take over in the middle. Very no-nonsense approach as he, like the rest of Luton's defence, made sure he got his body in the way of a number of shots, while did extremely well in the air as well, repelling several long balls forward, ensuring the Chairboys had precious few efforts on target. This performance and the majority of his efforts on Tuesday night has seen the on-loan Wolves player set his benchmark for the rest of the season. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons
3. Hakeem Odoffin (STAR MAN): 9.5
Moved into the centre of Luton’s back three and looks a natural fit, as he was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. When Wycombe went long, he won virtually every single aerial battle, ensuring striker Nathan Lowe had a torrid afternoon, as whenever the Chairboys tried to find him, there was Odoffin to power the ball away. Was also good on the floor too, making a stunning 23 defensive contributions, while he also decent enough in possession too, finding Lawrence with some raking passes on the left when the chance arose. Got lucky with one late penalty shout against Onyedinma, but if he can remain fit for the final nine games and Wembley, Town have a serious player on their hands. Photo: David Horn
4. Kal Naismith: 8
Recalled after missing Doncaster due to his errors in the Reading game and showed great character, as after a slightly shaky start in which he lost the ball, recovered to regain his composure once his right eye connected with Walsh's corner to nod the visitors in front, scoring his second of the season. From there, both he and the rest of his team-mates simplified things, ensuring Wycombe couldn't enjoy any huge amounts of territory as they tried to get back into the contest. Another who stood up excellently to the Chairboys' aerial attempts to beat Town's press and the fact he was throwing himself in the way of shots during the closing stages showed just how much the win meant to him. Photo: David Horn