Cambridge United manager Gary Brabin was named as the club's chief scout. Luton lost their second home game of the season the next day, Rushden & Diamonds inflicting a 2–0 defeat with two late goals. November The month began with a thrilling 3–3 draw at home to League Two side Rochdale in the FA Cup on 7 November, resulting in a replay at Spotland four days later. Luton won the tie 2–0 to set up a second round encounter with Rotherham United. Richard Money made his first signings a day later – experienced Notts County goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington signed on a one-month loan to act as cover for the injured Mark Tyler, whilst striker Mark Nwokeji was drafted in on loan until January 2010 from Dagenham & Redbridge. Both players made their debuts in a 2–0 win over Grays Athletic on 14 November. A 2–2 home draw with Cambridge United the next week saw Luton let in two late goals; a game that could have ended in a loss had Kevin Pilkington not saved a penalty. The scheduled game against Mansfield Town on 24 November was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Field Mill. On 26 November, the day of the loan transfer deadline, Coventry City winger Ashley Cain was signed for one month. Midfielder Andy Burgess, who was signed only in May 2009 and had made 10 appearances for the club, joined promotion rivals Mansfield Town on an initial one-month loan with a permanent transfer arranged for January 2010. In a busy day of transfer dealing, striker Steve Basham, sparsely used since his arrival in the summer, completed a two-month loan to Hayes & Yeading United. Luton signed Kidderminster Harriers' top scorer Matthew Barnes-Homer on a two-and-a-half-year contract for a five-figure fee, with the permanent transfer taking place in January 2010. Barnes-Homer would play until then on loan, with young Luton striker Ryan Charles heading to Kidderminster on loan for one month as part of the deal. Two days later, Luton drew 2–2 in the FA Cup with Rotherham United, once more forcing a replay in the competition. December A 1–0 home defeat to Kettering Town on 2 December, followed by a 0–0 draw to Chester City three days later, resulted in Luton finding themselves in seventh place in the table and four points off of a play-off position, albeit with two games in hand over some teams.