Luton Town 0-1 Blackburn Rovers – Yuki Oshashi grabs winner to dent hosts’ survival hopes

The Hatters have not been out of the bottom three since their defeat by QPR three months ago, which was former boss Rob Edwards’ final game in charge of the club.

And despite their dominance, they did not create many clear opportunities.

Mark McGuinness sent a header over the bar in the first half while Millenic Alli went close on a couple of occasions.

But the game’s telling moment brought a worthy winner. Lewis Travis and Tyrhys Dolan combined to free up Ryan Hedges, whose delightful pass enabled Ohashi to race through and beat Hatters keeper Thomas Kaminski with a classy outside of the boot finish.

Montgomery’s red card, on his first Rovers start, ensured a fine rearguard action was needed, however.

Thelo Aasgaard smashed a shot against the underside of the bar and Alli blasted an attempt over for the hosts.

And, although Alli hit the bar for Luton in time added, Rovers were able to see out a first-ever league win in 23 attempts at Kenilworth Road.