Rob Edwards admits Luton Town 'couldn't get near' Leeds United and offers Elland Road verdict

Rob Edwards admits his Luton Town side "couldn't get" near Leeds United this evening.

Goals either side of half-time from Sam Byram, Joel Piroe and substitute Daniel James condemned the Hatters to a fifth consecutive away defeat. They are now winless in their last 10 away league fixtures against United (D2 L8).

Town boss Edwards said Elland Road is "the toughest place to come in the Championship at the moment". (It) Looked that way tonight," he said.

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Describing the Whites as a "high-quality opponent", Edwards said the Hatters "couldn't get near them". He bemoaned the timing of United's second goal. Piroe doubled their advantage on the stroke of half-time after the visitors switched off from a corner. Edwards was left "deeply" frustrated by their defending from the set play.

Defeat leaves Edwards' side in 16th position, three points above the relegation zone. Town, relegated from the Premier League last season and who climbed out of the bottom three after last weekend’s win over Hull City, spurned two good chances to get on the scoresheet in the opening 45 minutes.

As for the Whites, a sixth win in eight matches sent them straight back to the summit on goal difference above Sheffield United. It was a deserved victory.

Manager Daniel Farke said: "We are showing great consistency in performances and results. (Our) Efficiency could be better. Although we were dominant, we allowed them some chances. Three or four moments required Illan [Meslier]. Pascal Struijk's clearance off the line. They were sitting deep and stayed deep even after falling behind.

"We can be more mature and pragmatic at points to deny them chances, but don't want to be too critical."