HAT'S THE WAY I LIKE IT – NATHAN

LUTON boss Nathan Jones was a happy man after James Collins’ second-half goal gave his side an opening-day victory over Barnsley at Oakwell.

- Nick Johnson

Cauley Woodrow was on the end of the first real chance of the game when Conor Chaplin played a long diagonal pass to him, but he failed to convert in front of goal.

After building momentum down the right-hand side, Luton created a chance for themselves when Harry Cornick lofted the ball into Collins, but his shot was sent high over the bar.

A Callum Styles corner nearly paid off for the Tykes after 40 minutes only for Alex Mowatt to head the ball over the bar.

After the interval, Luton threatened through Luke Berry, forcing Jack Walton to parry.

After 71 minutes, Collins struck the winner for the visitors after latching on to Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s header, smashing the ball into the top right-hand corner.