Despite the pressures of Luton being labelled a promotion favourite, Stags entered the match with superb energy and commitment as they made scoring against the Hatters look easy.
Nathan Moriah-Welsh and Jon Russell left the pitch as the main talking points of the match thanks to their stunning performances in attack. Both players scored a brace as they proved far too much for Luton to contain.
Louis Reed scored the other of Stags’ hugely impressive five goals against Jack Wilshere’s side, who will return home licking their wounds as they record their first defeat of the League One season.
Luton scored two consolation goals later in the match to slightly lessen the blow of the defeat but overall it was a game mostly controlled by the Stags.
Here’s how each Mansfield Town player performed in a statement victory that will surely have anyone who underestimated this side questioning themselves.
1. Liam Roberts
Probably entered this match expecting a tough shift between the sticks but ultimately wasn't tested near enough as many would have thought, as Stags ran riot over Luton. Did what he needed to do when it was asked of him but will be disappointed not to hold onto the clean sheet. Conceded two goals in the end but realistically couldn't do too much about both the penalty and Luton's second, which was a clean strike from distance. Photo: UGC
2. Kyle Knoyle
Was right where he needed to be in defence and did well to hold off players as Luton became frustrated in the second half especially. Played well on the overlap to link-up with Moriah-Welsh and got a strong toe to a Luton ball in the Stags' end around 40 minutes to halt a Luton attack. A disappointing end to his afternoon though as he gave away a penalty deep in the second half. Photo: UGC
3. Deji Oshilaja
Was calm in defence to keep Luton out and did what was needed of him when required. Put in a strong clearance in the first half and overall kept tight to show us the solid defence we know Stags to have. Photo: UGC
4. Ryan Sweeney
Looked solid at the back as he put in a typical shift for the skipper. Plenty of clearances and blocks to deal with Luton's attack and used his strength to defend aggressively when it was required. He was a brick wall in the box as Luton kept coming around the 38 minute mark, with a headed clearance and then one with his feet in quick succession. Came off early in the second half for Frazer Blake-Tracy. Photo: UGC