Luton Town are in EFL Trophy action against Barnet this evening, the first time they have featured in the competition since December 2018.
Then, the Hatters took on Southend United at Kenilworth Road in a second round tie. Midfielder Arthur Read put the hosts in front on 81 minutes, only for the Shrimpers to level in the closing stages when Stephen McLaughlin’s shot deflected in off Dan Potts. Town then lost 4-2 on penalties, but to find out who lined up for Luton on that night, see below.
5. DF: Jack Senior
Having joined the Hatters after coming through the ranks at Huddersfield Town, he went on to play 24 times for Luton, 14 of those appearances coming in the EFL Trophy. Went to Gloucester City on a free in November 2019 after being released from Kenilworth Road, before a three year spell at Halifax followed. Moved to Doncaster Rovers in June 2023, as he has played 63 times for the club now, with six outings this term. Photo: Liam Smith
6. DF: Alan Sheehan
Had a fine spell with the Hatters as after joining in January 2016, he helped Town reach the Championship, playing 135 games and scoring nine goals. Left in March 2020 as he played for Lincoln, Northampton and Oldham Athletic, spending time with the Latics as a coach, before returning to Kenilworth Road in a similar role. Followed Nathan Jones to Southampton, as he was appointed assistant head coach at Swansea City, then named caretaker head coach for the Swans and taking the job permanently in April. Photo: Liam Smith
7. MF: Jorge Grant
Had a short loan spell at Luton from Nottingham Forest as he featured 22 times, scoring four goals, with two of those strikes coming in the EFL Trophy. Moved to Mansfield in January of that season, as he spent two years at Lincoln, also going to Peterborough and then Hearts in July 2022. Had three years in Scotland, heading to Salford City in the summer, as he has played seven games this term. Photo: Liam Smith
8. MF: Kazenga LuaLua
Exciting attacker had three years at Kenilworth Road, playing almost 100 times for the Hatters, scoring eight goals, including a huge winner at Hull City to help Town stay in the Championship. Had three outings in the EFL Trophy, with one goal, leaving Town in July 2021 as he moved to Turkey side Genclerbirligi and Greek outfit Levadiako. Also had a short stay at Charlton Athletic, then briefly turning out for Hartlepool as he is currently without a club. Photo: Liam Smith