Luton Town suffered a disappointing 1-0 reverse against Bradford City in their League One clash at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.
Bobby Pointon's fourth minute goal was enough for the Bantams to triumph and to find out how the Hatters players rated, see below.
9. Jake Richards: 5
Another who was back in following the Stevenage defeat, going on to enjoy a few bright moments early on when his touch teed up Palmer to go close to finding the bottom corner. Sped forward again during a decent first half from Wilshere's team, as the ball eventually made its way through to Marshall who had the ball taken off his toes. Disappointingly flattered to deceive somewhat after that, as both he and his team-mates were never able to find their best in the second period, City able to swamp him and stop him picking up the pockets of space he had been beforehand. His corners were another cause for frustration too, Town never looking like scoring from them. Photo: David Horn
10. Kasey Palmer: 6
Recalled to the side and really drove Town forward during the first half, left gobsmacked that his curler bent inches wide of the bottom corner, with another shot straight at McCracken. Had some terrific creative moments, finding Lawrence to his left for a shot that was saved and then threading a brilliant pass through for Marshall to go close. Created the most chances and took the joint most shots, but was also lucky to avoid being booked after two tackles went unpunished. Unfortunately everything changed in the second period, City able to frustrate him and his team-mates, meaning he was substituted just after the hour, a decision that Luton fans weren't entirely in agreement with. Photo: David Horn
11. Callum Marshall: 5.5
Started upfront for the second game running and put in a battling shift against a well-drilled City defence who were able to smother any efforts to hold the ball up and link with his team-mates. Despite that, still had opportunities to score, as it appeared he might get a chance to pull the trigger only to see Pennington stick a foot in at the last minute, before fed by Walsh’s wonderful pass that split the back-line, hesitated at just the wrong moment, allowing Baldwin to get back and force a corner. Left isolated after the break, even when partnered by Wells, as had one ambitious drive blocked, while how a free kick went against him when dragged down by Connolly remains a mystery. Photo: David Horn
12. Jordan Clark (SUB): 6
Brilliant to see him back in the match-day squad once more after he recovered from the broken jaw suffered against Notts County, wearing a protective mask to ensure no further damage could be done. Got a great ovation whenever he warmed up, which rose to a crescendo when he replaced Palmer just after the hour mark and tried to be lively, getting on the ball as Luton searched in vain for an equaliser that wasn't forthcoming. So eager to salvage a point, he ended up snatching at one late half-chance from range when he could have advanced further, sending his effort disappointingly wide of the target. Photo: David Horn