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Ryan Ledson joined Huddersfield from Preston North End last year Huddersfield claimed victory with 10 men for the second game in a row under Liam Manning thanks to Ryan Ledson's sensational strike from his own half against Luton. Days after holding on to beat local rivals Bradford after Marcus Mc Guane's second-half dismissal, the Terriers shrugged off Alfie May's 29th-minute red card to record another victory under their new manager. The Terriers are in sixth spot, with Luton six points behind them in ninth. Huddersfield's positive start was abruptly halted by May's straight red card for pulling Kasey Palmer's hair. That turned the momentum of the match in Luton's favour - and yet it was the hosts who went ahead in stunning style just three minutes into the second half. Skipper Ledson successfully caught Josh Keeley off his line with a first-time shot from just inside his own half. Radinio Balker went close to doubling the lead from a corner 10 minutes later, but his header bounced over off the top of the crossbar. Luton pushed for an equaliser, but came up empty-handed after Jordan Clark was denied by a smart Lee Nicholls save and Lynden Gooch cleared a ricocheting ball off the line in a penalty box scramble. Report supplied by PA Media. This video can not be played Manning: 'What a performance from the lads' This video can not be played Jack Wilshere: 'It's hard to take. We have to win the game' Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 27th January 2026 at 21: 59 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Liam Manning Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Jack Wilshere Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 Manager: Liam Manning Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2 Manager: Jack Wilshere Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 League One All competitions All competitions All competitions Huddersfield Town lost their last home league game against Luton 2-1 in January 2023, but have never lost to them twice in a row at home in the Football League. After winning the reverse fixture 2-1 in November, Luton Town will be looking to claim a third league double over Huddersfield Town this century, after the 2002-03 and 2019-20 campaigns. Huddersfield have only won one of their last nine midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games (D2 L6), a 2-0 win over Doncaster in August this season. Luton have lost four of their last six away league games at Yorkshire clubs (W1 D1), more than their previous 19 beforehand (W14 D2 L3). Teden Mengi (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Joe Johnson (Luton Town). Marcus Harness (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kasey Palmer (Luton Town). Cameron Humphreys (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Radinio Balker. Attempt missed. Joe Low (Huddersfield Town) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lynden Gooch with a cross following a corner. Corner, Huddersfield Town. Conceded by Mads Andersen. Attempt blocked. Bojan Radulovic (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Ledson with a cross. Foul by Cohen Bramall (Luton Town). Lynden Gooch (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Gideon Kodua (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Joe Low (Huddersfield Town). Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Gideon Kodua (Luton Town). Attempt blocked. Jake Richards (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Cameron Humphreys. Liam Walsh (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Alfie May (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Liam Walsh (Luton Town). Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.