Stockport substitute Stephen Gleeson hit a stunning late goal to earn the Hatters a draw and boost their chances of going through to the final.
Delroy Facey's goal looked to be enough for Paul Lambert's hosts to claim a slenderlead until 19-year-old Gleeson hammered in an unstoppable volley from 25 yards with eight minutes left.
On-loan Facey was on hand to score an individual effort after Stockport keeper John Ruddy fluffed a clearance late in the first half.
Stockport boss Jim Gannon and rival Paul Lambert squared up in the technical area in a tense 90 minutes.
Afterwards Gannon blasted referee Darren Deadman.
He said: "We were fortunate because there were one or two challenges on our players which could have resulted in a serious injury.
"The referee has to protect the players more. If you want good, young players to develop, refs must be stronger."
Lambert said: "I'm sure they were unhappy with some of our challenges, but that's the game."
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JONATHAN PEARCE
ALEC STEWART
THE MOLE