Jack Wilshere says Luton’s come-from-behind win over Stevenage could boost belief

Luton came from behind to beat Stevenage 2-1 at Kenilworth Road, with Jordan Clark equalising and Gideon Kodua scoring the winner; manager Jack Wilshere praised his players’ character and said the result should give them more belief.

Luton hit back from behind to beat Stevenage 2-1 at Kenilworth Road. The Hatters fell behind to a Lewis Freestone header early in the second half, but Jordan Clark levelled two minutes later after missing a first-half penalty. Gideon Kodua scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute to move Luton above Stevenage and within a point of the League One play-off places. Manager Jack Wilshere praised his squad’s character and said the victory should increase the players’ belief. Key facts: - Luton won 2-1 at Kenilworth Road after trailing in the second half. - Lewis Freestone opened the scoring with a header in the 53rd minute. - Jordan Clark equalised two minutes later; he had earlier seen a first-half penalty saved by Filip Marschall. - Gideon Kodua scored the winner in the 64th minute; the report notes it was his ninth goal of the season. - Stevenage manager Alex Revell said his side were strong for an hour but failed to manage moments after scoring, which allowed Luton to build momentum. Summary: The result moved Luton above Stevenage and nearer the League One play-off positions and was described by Jack Wilshere as a confidence-building performance for his players. Undetermined at this time.