The Hatters went into the break two goals down, and were unable to fight back in the second half, with their opponents firing home another three goals to rub salt in the wounds of Nathan Jones' side.
Speaking after the game, Luton skipper Kal Naismith gave an honest assessment of his side's performance, and said: “It wasn't good enough and we need to hold our hands up, no-one was good enough.
“We need to apologise to the fans really as even two-nil down coming off the noise from them was unbelievable. We said at half time, the fans are still right behind us, it’s not been good enough, go out and give them something to cheer about.”
He added: “We started well, went down to three, it’s ended up five, it’s not acceptable. The fans don’t deserve that, so I feel we owe them one next week (against Sheffield United).
“There wasn’t and if there was then it would have been deserved. But we can only apologise and we owe them one next week. That’s the beauty of football, when you’re down there you can always bounce back.
“That’s the good thing, you can never stay down there, can never lie down and sulk or cry about it. The boys will be gutted tonight, gutted tomorrow, it will be a horrible weekend, it’s just the worst feeling But Monday we’ll come back into training, pick ourselves up and let’s go again.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Championship, as the window moves closer to its conclusion:
1. Ex-Stoke star could join Bristol Rovers
Ex-Stoke City and Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan could be set to join League Two strugglers Bristol Rovers, after going on trial with Joey Barton's side. The Pirates are currently 20th in the fourth tier table, after losing three of their opening four matches. (Bristol Post) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Baggies backed to cruise to promotion
Football pundit Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed West Brom's achieving promotion back to the top flight this season is a mere 'formality', and that Fulham are likely to join them. The two sides, along with Stoke City, are currently occupying the top three positions with ten-points a piece. (Football Insider) Photo: Steve Bardens
3. Grosicki heads back to Poland
Ex-West Brom and Hull City ace Kamil Grosicki has returned to his native Poland, signing a deal with top tier side Pogon Szczecin. The 33-year-old spent five years playing in England, and was part of a West Brom side who earned promotion in 2019/20. (Club website) Photo: David Rogers
4. Royals join race for Lowe
Reading are the latest side to be linked with a move for Sheffield United defender Max Lowe. The 24-year-old, who is also of interest to Barnsley and Swansea, look likely to leave Bramall Lane before the window closes as he look for a new challenge. (The 72) Photo: Pool