The Hatters led through Cohen Bramall’s wonderful free kick in the first half, before the Valiants levelled when Ben Waine headed in, then taking the lead after Devante Cole’s tapped home. Town did hit back to equalise thanks to Mads Andersen’s header, and to find out how the hosts rated, see below.
1. Josh Keeley: 6
Came off his line once in the first half to punch away, but then did it again afterwards when he should really have caught the ball. Fortunate to see Byers’ half volley fly wide as there was no way he was reaching that, while unable to get close to Waine's header into the corner of the net after the Vale player was left unmarked in the box. In the second period, he did well to parry from Paton only to see the ball dribble through to Cole who was able to tap in the leveller. Photo: David Horn
2. Nigel Lonwijk: 4.5
Remained at right back as Town stayed with the back four they had used at Orient on Tuesday night, but it won’t ever be his best position. Part of a good move in the first period when Luton moved the ball at pace down the right flank, but those moments were few and far between, as his partnership with Alli didn't really click. Failed to react quickly enough when Andersen's clearance fell to Paton who was able to get a shot away, Cole tapping in to put Vale in front. Defender let the home fans know what he thought of their calls to get it forward quicker and was replaced by Fanne when the hosts were back on level terms. Photo: David Horn
3. Kal Naismith: 6
Big call from Wilshere to keep the skipper in the side after he had struggled against Leyton Orient in midweek, moving to the left back berth on this occasion, which allowed Bramall to go further forward. Didn't let anyone down as he got stuck in against a physical Valiants opposition, making 10 defensive contributions, winning all four of his aerial duels and only losing one on the ground as well. Passing levels were high as well, and had an opening from Saville’s free kick, but was too far out, his header easily stopped by Amos. Also had a crack in the second period that was wayward, but in amongst it when Town did level, although Andersen clearly got the final touch. Photo: David Horn
4. Teden Mengi: 5
Concerns were there in the first half for the hosts' defensive unit as on occasion, the visitors had a player left completely unmarked in the Town area, but weren't picked out. Despite Luton having four centre halves on the pitch, Waine was able to head in the leveller unmarked, as Vale had three in the box who could have done so. Poor header went straight to an opponent, as he didn't cover himself in glory when the Valiants went ahead, but other than that was fairly solid, as he did help Town get back into things with a few good passes forward. Had a go at winning it late on with a left footed drive, but couldn't have the same outcome as at Fleetwood seven days earlier. Photo: David Horn