Lamine Fanne scored the game’s only goal as both sides missed chances. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Nesta Guinness-Walker
In a more conventional left-back role and kept Richards very quiet. His long throws were the only time Cobblers applied any pressure on Luton for an hour or so. So nearly forced it in at the back post following Fornah's flick... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Terry Taylor
Without his midfield partner for the first time but took Campbell's role and did it well. So industrious and hard-working off the ball and found some nice passes between the lines... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Jack Perkins
Started in midfield instead of wing-back and he energetically scurried about the pitch without really stamping his mark on the game. The fact he made just 10 passes in 66 minutes was a reflection of how he struggled to get involved... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Cameron McGeehan
He was only due to be on the bench but had to step in after Campbell's injury. Started in midfield before effectively playing as a number nine following a reshuffle. Did well too. Loads of energy, something Cobblers lacked at Reading, and carried a threat. Free-kick was well saved and couldn't get enough on a late chance from a throw-in... 7 Photo: Pete Norton