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.
9. Emilio Lawrence: 6
Almost put Town ahead early on when he gambled to meet Jones’ low cross that ran through the area, but was unfortunate to see his first time effort hit the inside of the post and bounce out rather than fly into the net. From that moment, he struggled to ever really get involved in the contest and have the same kind of influence he has had in recent weeks, Bolton able to keep him out of the game. Taken off during the second period as Wilshere switched things up, but the Manchester City youngster can be more than happy with the impact he has had during his loan spell at Kenilworth Road. Photo: David Horn
10. Kasey Palmer: 6.5
Limited influence in the decider as Bolton had clearly done their homework on his impact during the Hatters' brilliant run of form that gave them a chance of reaching the top six as he never looked like grabbing the contest by the scruff of its neck. Great block to stop the Trotters from scoring early on, but at the other end, he didn't quite gamble to meet Jones' cross and then just couldn't get over his header from Naismith's corner, as it unluckily bounced back off the bar. In the second period, he was increasingly well marshalled by Wanderers, as shown by just 19 touches all game, replaced for the final push by Wilshere. Another who Town fans will be desperate to see return next season. Photo: David Horn
11. Nahki Wells: 6
Had some decent moments in the first half, dragging Jones' cut back wide of the target just after the visitors had gone in front. Escaped at the back post to reach Naismith's corner but put his header too close to Bonham, the Trotters keeper shovelling away from danger. After the break, the experienced striker didn't see a great deal of the ball as Bolton were the more dominant force, unable to quite reach Morris's delivery into the box, colliding painfully with Bonham. With the game up due to Stevenage's goal, missed a wonderful chance to add to his tally for the campaign from the penalty spot, only to miss his third attempt, sidefooting far too close to the home stopper, Photo: David Horn
12. Shayden Morris (SUB): 7
Replaced Richards with an hour gone and gave Luton a different attacking outlet as he looked to hug the touch-line and get forward on the right flank. Caused some moments of danger, getting on the outside of his man and delivering a cross that saw Bonham and Wells collide. Thought he was going to be the hero when reacting quickest from Bonham's save to tap into the net from a yard or so out, but unfortunately for him and his team-mates, Stevenage had taken the lead seconds earlier, which meant that the celebrations were quickly muted as Town knew the play-offs were beyond them. Photo: David Horn