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.
9. MF Arthur Read
Young midfielder came through the ranks with Luton, but only played in the Checkatrade Trophy, with seven games and the one goal, that coming in this 1-1 draw with Southend United. Joined Brentford B in July 2019, before moving to Stevenage on loan a year later, turning that move into a permanent one. Headed to Colchester United in January 2023 and has been a regular with the U's since, with over 100 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals. Photo: Liam Smith
10. FW: Aaron Jarvis
Having joined from non-league Basingstoke, seven of 14 appearances for Town came in the EFL Trophy as he scored twice in the tournament. Left Luton in July 2019 as he went to Sutton United and then Scunthorpe in August 2020, before a great two year spell at Torquay where he scored 26 goals in 45 matches. Headed to Yeovil in July 2024 as he has eight goals from 33 fixtures, although yet to find the net for the Glovers this term. Photo: Liam Smith
11. FW: Danny Hylton
Made four appearances in the competition scoring twice for Town as he had six years with Luton, becoming a Hatters legend when finding the net over 60 times to help fire the club up the leagues. Went on to spend time at Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic before hanging up his boots and is now on the coaching staff with ex-Town boss Nathan Jones at the Valley. Photo: Liam Smith
12. Used sub: James Justin
Came on late on for Town on the night, as he made 12 appearances in the tournament for the Hatters. Having played over 100 games for Luton, was sold to Leicester City for what was then a club record fee in June 2019, as achieved his goal of playing in the Premier League, also winning an England cap too. Left the Foxes to move to Leeds United recently, making his Whites debut at the weekend. Photo: Liam Smith