The Serbia international striker volleyed home the only goal to bring the Lions just their second away win of the season and avenge Luton's win at The Den in September - the Hatters' only triumph on the road.

In midweek, Neil was cruelly denied his first victory since taking the reins last month, as Cardiff scored a stoppage-time equaliser.

It looked like his bad luck was continuing as Aaron Connolly won and then missed a first-half penalty, but Ivanovic came to the rescue in a game low on quality.