Luton suffered a first League One defeat of the season on Saturday as they were beaten 2-1 by Bradford City.
The Bantams led through goals from Stephen Humphrys and Bobby Pointon, as although Gideon Kodua pulled one back, Town weren’t able to grab a point. To find out how the Hatters rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. Kal Naismith: 6
Centre back displayed some impressive positioning in the first period as he was often there to head away the City crosses before an attacker could get on the end of them. Clearly frustrated by the way in which Luton's defence conceded both goals, but tried to help the visitors get back into the game, driving out of defence after the break and took a potshot that flew waywardly over. Was able to have the Hatters' first actual attempt on target, but that was with 74 minutes on the clock and easily saved by home keeper Walker. Photo: Liam Smith
6. Nigel Lonwijk: 5
With Bloomfield sticking to his formation, then the Wolves loanee surprisingly began in the left wingback position despite impressing on the right at Peterborough, Alli going out there instead. Still appears to be a position that doesn't suit him though, as being predominantly right footed, always looks to go backwards rather than attack which although ensures he keeps the ball, does also stunt Luton's attacking threat on that flank. Taken off at half time with Bramall on in his place to give the visitors' line-up a more balanced feel to it. Photo: Liam Smith
7. George Saville: 7
One of Luton’s better operators on the day, as he had an early corner that saw Andersen head over the top, showing his anger when another one flew behind, his team-mates clearly not sticking to their pre-planned routine. Scuffed wide after the Hatters had done well to win the ball back and was starting to look like he would dominate the midfield areas until Bradford then went ahead. Slight surprise that it was he who was taken off in the second period, but Bloomfield clearly wanted as many attacking options on the field as possible. Photo: [email protected]
8. Shandon Baptiste: 5.5
Started his second league game in a row and was able to get on the ball a few times in the first half but despite a few good switches out to the wing, Town didn't really do a great deal with it, as their attacking play was too ponderous to really break the lines and cause Bradford any major problems. Taken off just after the Bantams had made it 2-0 in the opening few moments of the second period. Photo: David Horn