Luton were able to beat Bolton Wanderers 3-2 in their League One clash on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough to reach the play-offs.
Jordan Clark netted from the penalty spot, only for the Trotters to equalise and then take the lead before the break. The second period saw Hakeem Odoffin make it 2-2 and Shayden Morris score in stoppage time, but Stevenage’s late goal meant Town remained seventh in the table. To find out how the Hatters players rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. Kal Naismith: 7.5
Had a real tussle against Cozier-Duberry all afternoon, as the on-loan Brighton attacker showed just why he is one of the leading players in the division, always looking to attack the box and get his shots away. The skipper used his experience to combat those threats, while with Saville on the bench, was responsible for the Hatters' corners once more, sending in some excellent deliveries, one that was met by Wells for a header that Bonham saved, another nodded on to the bar by Palmer. After the break, an accidental clash with the Bolton forward meant he had to finish the game with a broken hand, as he soldiered on, his low ball into the box leading to Morris's last-gasp winner. Photo: David Horn
6. Jake Richards: 6
One of two changes made by Wilshere for the clash at the Toughsheet Stadium, replacing Morris on the right hand side, although it's safe to say that the alteration didn't really work out in the way that the boss would have wanted. Did have a 100 percent passing success rate, but that came from only nine attempts to find a team-mate, as his impact was limited, restricted to just 19 touches of the ball. Unsurprising that he made way on the hour mark as Wilshere shuffled his pack in search of a goal, but can reflect on a fine first season at Kenilworth Road having moved in the summer, with plenty more to come next term. Photo: David Horn
7. Liam Walsh: 7
Had got off to a bright start, always looking to get on the ball inside his own half, with his one touch passing needing to be spot on when Bolton pressed him, which was often. Like the rest of Luton’s midfield, there was a period when he was harried and didn't always find a team-mate, Town coughing up possession that allowed the hosts several opportunities, going on to take two of them. Booked when he clipped his man having been played into trouble by Odoffin, but thankfully avoided a second yellow as Bolton tried to sway the referee into giving him a red. Added another assist for the campaign when his inswinging corner was headed in by Odoffin to make it 2-2. Photo: David Horn
8. Jordan Clark: 6.5
The main injury concern ahead of kick-off, he was thankfully back in the starting line-up to bolster Town's midfield, keeping his nerve to emphatically score his 13th of the campaign from the spot despite slipping, the Trotters players complaining in vain that it was a double touch from the midfielder. Dinked a good ball through to Jones and also curled a decent opportunity wide from just outside the box, as he too had a tricky spell on the ball before half time, Luton giving it away far too often. Put in plenty of effort after the break as the visitors turned things around, but it sadly wasn't enough. Out of contract this summer, so hopefully that wasn't the last time he pulled on a Hatters shirt. Photo: David Horn