Desperately needing three points, Luton started brightly and took the lead in the sixth minute. A blocked Elijah Adebayo effort fell for Alfie Doughty, and his cross was perfect for Lokonga to head home from close range for his first Premier League goal of the season.
West Ham almost levelled seven minutes later, but Jarrod Bowen could only watch his effort rattle the left-hand post.
The West Ham pressure continued to mount as Emerson’s low ball across the six-yard box evaded everyone, before Mohammed Kudus blazed over the crossbar just after the half-hour mark.
Soucek also tried his luck from range just before the break but Thomas Kaminski saved easily.
The hosts certainly made up for that flat first half, though, with Ward-Prowse drilling home their leveller in the 54th minute.
That sparked a relentless spell of pressure from Moyes’ men. Doughty was nearly forced into an embarrassing backpass mistake, and Bowen fired wide following a fine Kaminski stop to deny Kudus.
Luton buckled as Soucek volleyed home superbly from the edge of the box with 65 minutes gone.
This record stands since a 4-0 loss to Liverpool in 2016/17.
Moyes might have been fearing the worst when his team were losing at the break, but he was eventually able to enjoy his final home outing as Hammers boss.
Since beating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 in January and moving outside the relegation zone, Luton have won only one of their last 16 Premier League matches, with four draws, 11 defeats.
Defeat in this match leaves them on the brink of relegation back to the Championship. Even if a win comes in the final home outing against Fulham, negative goal difference is likely to hinder their hopes of safety.
While Edwards’ side have won plenty of admirers this season, their stay in the Premier League looks likely to be a short one.
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