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.
9. Gideon Kodua: 5.5
Another start for the youngster who was played in a more central role on this occasion, just behind Brown this time, having been on the flank recently. Was behind the majority of Luton’s good moments in the opening half an hour, as he always looked to be positive when in possession, landing on second balls and trying to drive forward, rugby tackled by Heneghan for a clear yellow card. Put a volley over from Saville's corner and then had another easily stopped by Amos after a deflection. Occasionally needs to be a bit calmer though as had a go from 35 yards in the second period when he had space to run into and players in better positions, dragging well wide. Photo: David Horn
10. Cohen Bramall (STAR MAN): 8
Back into a more advanced role after being left back against Leyton Orient and showed he is a far better outlet for the Hatters when able to receive the ball in the final third. When Saville was fouled, he stepped up and unleashed a quite magnificent free kick into the top corner, his third and quite possibly best set-piece to date. Sent in a terrific free cross that was just cleared, as he was the only player who really looked like creating anything for the hosts. Kept getting down on the left flank time and time after the break, with one superb cross for Morris, but unfortunately not enough of his team-mates ever gambled to meet them. Put another free kick narrowly over and had a decent chance to win it in stoppage time, slicing a decent opportunithy wide. Photo: David Horn
11. Jacob Brown: 3
Forward was played in the central role that he has been yearning for after being used in a wide right role previously. Found it increasingly tough up against two imposing centre halves, as he only managed to win one out of his 18 aerial duels, with the ball not often sticking upfront for the Hatters. Looked set to head Bramall’s cross in, only for it to be cleared away in the nick of time and then lost Waine from Paton's free kick, who was able to equalise for the Valiants. Did tee up Naismith for a shot in the second period, but wasn't able to occupy the right positions when Luton got some good deliveries into the box as he made way for Wells with Town having just gone behind. Photo: David Horn
12. Shayden Morris (SUB): 4
On at half time for Alli, but the winger's introduction led to the Hatters' worst passage of play in the fixture, Port Vale having by far the better of proceedings, as they quickly made it 2-1 to darken the mood at Kenilworth Road. Almost levelled instantly when getting free at the back post to meet Bramall's low cross only to see his close range effort deflected over the bar. Didn't ever really get at his man like he has done in the past, although his pace was hugely beneficial in stoppage time when the Valiants broke, able to slide in and send the ball back to Keeley. Photo: David Horn