Luton and play-off hopefuls Reading cancelled each other out during a 0-0 draw at Kenilworth Road last night. The Hatters went close through Jordan Clark in the first half, while James Collins might have won it at the death with a header, but Nathan Jones' side did extend their unbeaten run to three games. To find out how the hosts rated on the evening, see below.
![Luton get ready to attack a corner during last night's 0-0 draw with Reading](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA0.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
![Yet again another very quiet encounter for the Croatian who had just one shot on target, that a routine free kick from Swift late on. Got down bravely at the feet of Meite, ensuring last season’s four-goal attacker couldn’t find a way through.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA1.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Simon Sluga: 7.5
Yet again another very quiet encounter for the Croatian who had just one shot on target, that a routine free kick from Swift late on. Got down bravely at the feet of Meite, ensuring last season’s four-goal attacker couldn’t find a way through.
![Looks to have his confidence boosted once more following Saturday’s win over Watford as he made some good forays forward on the right with some excellent crosses that on another night might have led to a goal.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. James Bree: 8
Looks to have his confidence boosted once more following Saturday’s win over Watford as he made some good forays forward on the right with some excellent crosses that on another night might have led to a goal.
![Impressed at centre half recently, but is now doing even better at left back. Kept Meite quiet all night, made some good interceptions, but his ability on the ball when coming out of defence shone through, setting up a great chance for Clark.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA3.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Kal Naismith (STAR MAN): 9
Impressed at centre half recently, but is now doing even better at left back. Kept Meite quiet all night, made some good interceptions, but his ability on the ball when coming out of defence shone through, setting up a great chance for Clark.
![Got away with one effort in the first half when a clearance was charged down, but it was largely a solid display from the defender. Looked to pass to feet when possible, while at full stretch to make a vital clearance in the second period.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA4.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Matty Pearson: 7.5
Got away with one effort in the first half when a clearance was charged down, but it was largely a solid display from the defender. Looked to pass to feet when possible, while at full stretch to make a vital clearance in the second period.
![Another solid showing as the Hatters made it back-to-back clean sheets without any major alarms. Kept calm when the Royals tried to go for broke in the closing stages too, throwing a number of experienced attackers on.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDA5.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Sonny Bradley: 8
Another solid showing as the Hatters made it back-to-back clean sheets without any major alarms. Kept calm when the Royals tried to go for broke in the closing stages too, throwing a number of experienced attackers on.
![Another example of Luton’s desire to start on the front foot and get at their opponents from the word go. Got stuck in from the opening moments, making some crunching challenges throughout as he didn’t come off it once.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMwMzA0NDEw.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
. Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu: 8
Another example of Luton’s desire to start on the front foot and get at their opponents from the word go. Got stuck in from the opening moments, making some crunching challenges throughout as he didn’t come off it once.
![Made an excellent reflex save in the first half when it looked like Reading were about to take the lead, diverting Meite’s low shot away after an error in Town’s defence. Took off acrobatically to bat away Ince’s volley in the second period and collected his crosses impressively, communicating well with his ever-changing defence.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM0M2JiNGIyLWU3YzQtNDczYy1iMzExLWJiZTkxYzRmODE1ODo4NWFmMzkxNC0zMGFiLTQyNDYtYmEwOS0xZTQ0ZmQzZTk5M2I=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
1. Ethan Horvath: 7.5
Made an excellent reflex save in the first half when it looked like Reading were about to take the lead, diverting Meite’s low shot away after an error in Town’s defence. Took off acrobatically to bat away Ince’s volley in the second period and collected his crosses impressively, communicating well with his ever-changing defence. Photo: Justin Setterfield
![Another who was shunted around, initially beginning as wingback and then moving into the back three as the evening progressed. Set up Cornick for an early chance that he side-footed well wide although got a bit too much on his crosses from the right at times.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg4ODFmZTI5LWZhOGYtNDE0NS1hNjFkLTZjMzQzZDZhNjEyYzo5OWQ5NmU2YS05NTYzLTRlZTQtYjkzMS01ZTQ2YWE0OTQwNzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
2. James Bree: 7
Another who was shunted around, initially beginning as wingback and then moving into the back three as the evening progressed. Set up Cornick for an early chance that he side-footed well wide although got a bit too much on his crosses from the right at times. Photo: Justin Setterfield
![Centre half was really relishing his battle throughout the evening with Carroll, looking to be just as physical as the former Newcastle and England forward. Was doing exactly that until the hour mark with yet another excellent display but then suffered a clash of heads and after trying to carry on, had to admit defeat. Early calls for a penalty waved away too when he looked to be wrestled to the ground.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE1YjliYmU0LTJiZDMtNDI3Ni1iZGM2LTkwMjQ1ZWIyMTkyZDo1MGViYWU4OC00MjZiLTQzM2ItYjU1Yi03NTc4MDU5NjdkODQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
3. Tom Lockyer: 7.5
Centre half was really relishing his battle throughout the evening with Carroll, looking to be just as physical as the former Newcastle and England forward. Was doing exactly that until the hour mark with yet another excellent display but then suffered a clash of heads and after trying to carry on, had to admit defeat. Early calls for a penalty waved away too when he looked to be wrestled to the ground. Photo: Justin Setterfield
![Looked to be settling into the contest after being recalled to the starting line-up, with the Royals struggling to create anything noteworthy in the early stages. Desperately unlucky to see his evening ended on the half hour mark when taking a nudge while winning his header, stretchered off after landing awkwardly. Hopefully it is nothing too serious now as he deserves some good fortune.](https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM2MDc0NTlmLWFkMTEtNDIxNy05N2ZkLWIwMzhjMjRiYjI4ZDplOWFlOTBiYy04MDMyLTQ0YTYtODkwNS0wNTgyYmRiNTJiNGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
4. Sonny Bradley: 7.5
Looked to be settling into the contest after being recalled to the starting line-up, with the Royals struggling to create anything noteworthy in the early stages. Desperately unlucky to see his evening ended on the half hour mark when taking a nudge while winning his header, stretchered off after landing awkwardly. Hopefully it is nothing too serious now as he deserves some good fortune. Photo: Paul Harding