Luton Town reached the Championship play-off final with terrific 2-0 victory over Sunderland on Tuesday night, going through 3-2 on aggregate.
First half goals from Gabe Osho and Tom Lockyer were enough for the Hatters, and to find out how the players rated on the night, see below.
5. Amari’i Bell: 9
Cool and calm customer on the ball, as he was confident enough to go up against his opponent, beat him, and move through the lines for the Hatters as he has done all term. Made plenty of tackles to nullify Sunderland’s own threat from the wings, as the likes of Diallo and Pritchard were kept quiet for long periods. Photo: Liam Smith
6. Alfie Doughty: 9.5
Yet another magnificent performance in what were 11 from the entire team on the night. With the visitors struggling from the aerial ball it was important that his quality was spot on from the left, and it was exactly that. Terrific cross saw Lockyer power home a header to make it 2-0, as he kept his high class deliveries going all evening. Echoed Drameh’s pressing, although couldn't quite believe his fellow wingback didn't square it for him at the death. Photo: Liam Smith
7. Marvelous Nakamba: 9.5
Clearly loving life at Luton and you can see why as he has become such an important member of the squad. With the Hatters needing to win a midfield battle they lost in the second half on Wearside, he made sure they did just that from very early on, making tackle after tackle, including one when somehow lying prostrate on the floor in the second half. Simply terrific. Photo: Liam Smith
8. Jordan Clark: 9
Early booking meant he had to be careful when approaching tackles from then on as there was no way Luton wanted to be a man down. Did so though and his vision and passing out to either flank was a joy as as always. His corner led to Osho finding the net early on, while should have added a third himself early in the second period when picked out by Patterson's terrible clearance, slicing wide when he had most of the goal to aim at. Photo: Liam Smith