Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks following the match, which also saw Jonathan Woodgate take charge of his first competitive fixture as Boro’s head coach. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player performed for the visitors on an eventful evening.
9. Ashley Fletcher - 7
Opened the scoring with a glancing header and caused problems for the Luton defenders with his movement off the ball. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
10. Britt Assombalonga - 6
Opened his account for the campaign but will be ruing the penalty he missed late on. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
11. George Saville - N/A
(for McNair 86) Introduced in the closing stages. N/A Photo: FRANK REID