Ryan Johnson's unfortunate late own goal gave Luton Town a winning start to the League One season at home to AFC Wimbledon.

A game of very few chances appeared to be ending in a goalless draw before Dons defender Johnson's attempted clearing header looped up and over goalkeeper Nathan Bishop and into the net via the crossbar.

It proved a slow start to the new EFL season, with just two shots in the first half and none on target.

Reuell Walters provided the first moment of real quality in the 63rd minute, sending a swerving shot towards the corner and forcing a fine save from Bishop.

New Hatters signing Nahki Wells then sent a great ball forward searching for Cauley Woodrow, with Johnson backtracking and only able to header over his own keeper and into the goal.

Substitute Lamine Fanne curled an effort just wide from range soon after the goal but Johnson's header proved decisive for Luton, who were back in League One after successive relegations from the Premier League and Championship.

The Wombles, promoted from League Two through the play-offs, defended resolutely all evening, restricting the hosts to just six attempts, but went home empty-handed after creating just one effort themselves.

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