Oxford avoided defeat away from home for the first time this season
Oxford United came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at 10-man Luton Town in an entertaining Championship game at Kenilworth Road.
Jordan Clark slotted home neatly to give the hosts an early lead and Tom Krauss' first-time finish doubled their advantage.
Tyler Goodrham's bending strike reduced the deficit before half-time, with Ruben Rodrigues flicking the ball in from a dangerous cross to level the match after the break.
Luton substitute midfielder Liam Walsh then saw red following a reckless challenge, just moments after coming onto the pitch.
The Hatters dominated play in the opening stages and should have gone in front when Clark's driving run ended with his shot being dragged wide.
A moment later, Oxford's Rodrigues was caught in possession and Clark was sent through on goal, allowing him to pick his spot to score.
The away side responded well and Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski had to make a smart reaction save to repel Idris El Mizouni's deflected strike.
The Tunisia international midfielder had an even better opportunity shortly afterwards, but he fired beyond the post from 10 yards out.
Des Buckingham's side looked like they would rue that miss when Krauss swept the ball in following confusion in the visitors' defence.
But Goodrham scored the latest in a series of eye-catching goals, beautifully curling his shot past Kaminski to give the travelling fans hope at the break.
Having been outmuscled in the first half, Oxford were now on the front foot and Kyle Edwards' dribbling run on the right was rewarded when Rodrigues tapped home.
The match then looked wide open, but Walsh's red card less than a minute after being introduced to the field ended Luton's realistic chances of victory.
Oxford will hope that the draw improves their confidence away from home, having lost all four previous games on their travels this season.
'Lack of confidence' at Luton - reaction
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards told BBC Three Counties Radio:
"We put ourselves in such a good position.
"The goal that we conceded and the timing of it, before half-time, was really disappointing.
"We probably got the press wrong and at that stage of the game didn't needed to press, but then opened up too many gaps.
"They got the goals back, probably deservedly so. Clearly we are not at our best at the moment, there is probably a bit of a lack of confidence."
On Liam Walsh's red card:
"It's probably some frustration at not starting or whatever it is.
"The rush of blood can happen. No complaints.
"We probably looked better when we had 10 men, which is credit to the players."
Oxford United manager Des Buckingham told BBC Radio Oxford:
"That was a wonderful advert for our football team.
"I'm delighted with what I've just watched there. To come back into the game after two setbacks, we created several chances.
"Second half, I thought we played some wonderful football and should have arguably gone on to win the game.
"It puts ourselves in a good position to go again on Saturday."
