A Michael Smith penalty took his season tally to seven and was courtesy of a sparkling Djeidi Gassama run through the heart of the Luton defence. The first half was turgid and was Luton take the lead through an Alfie Doughty long-range strike - with Wednesday fans voicing their dispassion with the performance at the break.
Luton’s run of winless games stretched to nine and Wednesday remain looking for answers at home. With the xG figures standing at the Owls’ 2.22 to Luton’s 0.4, it tells you everything you need to know on a game they really should have won in the end.
Still, a bright second dig debut from Stuart Armstrong and further good efforts elsewhere. Here are the ratings.
5. Max Lowe - 6
A couple of errant first half passes were uncharacteristic and perhaps emblematic of the pitch as much as anything. Contributed in both directions. | UGC
6. Callum Paterson - 5
Deservedly kept his place in the side and found himself in good positions early doors, but ultimately had little impact otherwise. Off for debutant Armstrong at the break. | UGC
7. Shea Charles - 6
A disruptor. Won headers and ground duels in a gritty effort. Tidy if not sparkling in possession. Got better as it went on. | Steve Ellis / UGC
8. Barry Bannan - 7
Not a feature in the first half, Bannan picked up in the second to be the main man and was involved in some of the more promising moves down the left. | UGC