Luton manager Rob Edwards expressed disappointment after his team suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Burnley at Kenilworth Road. Despite aiming for a strong start to the season and harboring ambitions of promotion, Luton fell short in their performance.

The absence of key players posed a challenge for Luton, with several young debutants in the lineup struggling against Burnley’s attacks. Although Tahith Chong managed to score a goal for Luton, late strikes from Burnley sealed the win.

Edwards acknowledged the team’s vulnerabilities but emphasized the positives, highlighting a promising 20-minute display in the second half. He pointed out that the team is a work in progress, with injured players set to return and potential new signings on the horizon.

While the defeat was tough to swallow, Edwards remains optimistic about the team’s growth and urged fans to consider the bigger picture as Luton looks to bounce back from this setback.

Chong helped Town get back in the game early in the second period. Edwards chose not to make substitutions until Luton were down by 3-1, and made only one other change late in the game with three minutes remaining. Edwards explained that he held off on substitutions because the team had momentum and he didn’t see any improvements necessary at that moment.