Luton stretched their unbeaten league run at Kenilworth Road to nine games thanks to a 1-0 win over Blackpool on Saturday.
Despite a defensive outlook from their opponents, Jordan Clark was able to find the net with 71 minutes gone, as to find out how the Hatters players rated on the afternoon, see below.
1. Josh Keeley: 6.5
Would no doubt have anticipated plenty more tests when facing the league’s third top scorer in an in-form Ashley Fletcher, but it became apparent that wasn’t going to be the case as the Seasiders never really looked like they had turned up for anything other than a point from very early on. Did come under a bit more pressure in the final 20 minutes once Luton had moved in front, but there was nothing meaningful at his goal, with Blackpool leaving their shooting boots at home. Parried one cross out late on, and was able to catch another delivery into the box, as he secured an 11th clean sheet of the campaign. Photo: David Horn
2. Nigel Lonwijk: 7
Remained in the right back berth despite Jones now fit enough for the bench as he was fairly untroubled during a first half in which Blackpool remained in their shape and didn't ever look like scoring. As the visitors began to pose more threats after the break, the Wolves loanee used his height well to repel some late crosses into the box, particularly when Andersen had to briefly leave the field, as he didn't lose a header all afternoon. Photo: David Horn
3. Joe Johnson: 7.5
Outstanding defensively on the day as he won all 11 of his individual battles which meant that unlike in the last home game against Lincoln, there was no way through for Blackpool at the back post on this occasion. Was moving into midfield at times during the first period, a tactic that was eventually altered by Wilshere as the boss tweaked Luton's build-up play to give them the best chance of winning. Still featured in the opposition's half though, as it was his cross that was miscued by Ashworth, landing at the feet of Clark to smash home the only goal. Photo: David Horn
4. Mads Andersen: 7
Good in the air as he always is, making sure that Blackpool's attempts to go long to their striking duo were always repelled. Tried to make some quicker passes early on and get Luton going, although that slowed down when the visitors began to crowd the midfield, but thankfully didn't give the ball away as he had done in Yorkshire on Tuesday night. When the hosts were put under some pressure late on, it looked like he had tweaked something after chasing back, which saw him receive treatment and off the field as Town had to repel some long throws in his absence, but thankfully returned to help the Hatters see out the much-needed victory. Photo: David Horn