Jason Jarrett wants Albion to “get the job done” at Luton tonight without the need for another penalty shoot-out.

The Seagulls have already gone through twice on spot-kicks in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy this season, at home to Leyton Orient in round two and away to Shrewsbury in the area semi-finals.

They also knocked Manchester City out of the Carling Cup on penalties at Withdean but midfielder Jarrett would rather reach Wembley without the need for their expertise from 12 yards to be tested again.

“I am looking to beat them in 90 minutes,” he said. “I’m not really thinking about penalties. Let’s get the job done.

“We are definitely favourites. We are supposed to have better players and a better squad and we are higher than Luton, although we have both struggled this season.

“This is probably their biggest game of the season, because it looks like they are going to get relegated again unfortunately.

“It’s going to be tough but, with the supporters behind us, I fully expect us to go there and win. Anything else is not good enough.”

Jarrett was signed last month for the rest of the season after terminating his contract with Preston by mutual consent.

He missed out on a big occasion with his former club, a painful experience which the widely travelled 29-year-old does not wish to repeat.

“Once with Preston we were in the play-off semi-finals against Leeds and lost over two legs, which was devastating,” he said.

“It only really clicks in when you actually see the final and see how close you were. I am going to do everything I can not to make that happen again.

“Not many people get the opportunity to play at Wembley, even top professionals, so we know we cannot afford to turn this chance down.”

Albion suffered their sixth home League defeat out of seven against Carlisle on Saturday.

The away form has been much better. Jarrett made his debut in the 0-0 draw at runaway leaders Leicester last month and the Seagulls have lost only one of the last six matches on their travels, at Tranmere deep into injury time.

A trip to Bedfordshire, with plenty riding on the outcome, will be a relief for the players after the often self-inflicted wounds suffered at Withdean.

“I don’t really like to use the conditions as too much of a distraction or an excuse,” Jarrett said.

“Regardless of the stadium, it’s still a football pitch and I think we need to play more football.

“The pitch is rubbish but I think we can still do better, like we did in the second half against Carlisle.

“It might not be a bad thing though playing away, because everybody knows our record at Withdean has not been great this season, especially over the last few weeks.

“I assume the pitch will be better at Luton and, just because they are at home, I don’t think that gives them any advantage at all.

“Maybe we feel more comfortable away from home at the moment. We will have a lot of fans there and I think we can go there and win.”