 After a seven-game winless run for Luton resulted in Brabin's sacking, new manager Paul Buckle began to play Fleetwood regularly as a striker, which saw him score five goals in Buckle's first seven games in charge.He played in Luton's 2–1 play-off final loss to York City, being substituted after an hour.He ended the 2011–12 season as Luton's top scorer with 16 goals in all competitions from 31 starts.