Luton Town 3-2 Cambridge United

Luton have not lost to Cambridge in seven league games

Luton Town almost squandered a 3-0 lead as they survived a second-half fightback by Cambridge United.

Tom Elliott headed against the bar for the U's, but Andy Drury volleyed in a rebound to give the Hatters the lead.

Drury then crossed for Luke Wilkinson to head in, before Cambridge keeper Chris Dunn failed to keep out Jonathan Smith's effort.

Johnny Hunt's placed finish and Robbie Simpson's turn and shot made it awkward for promotion-chasing Luton though.

As it was, John Still's fourth-placed side maintained the pace with League Two's top three, while Cambridge now turn their attention to Tuesday's lucrative FA Cup fourth-round replay against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Luton first-team coach Hakan Hayrettin told BBC Three Counties Radio:

"We pressed high, we closed them down. We know that every time we play Cambridge they're a handful.

"Ultimately, it's about getting the three points and we stood firm and did that.

"For us it was a massive three points against a good team who had nothing to lose in the second half. They threw everything at it."