Luton hit back from 2-0 down to earn a point against Mansfield following a 2-2 draw at the One Call Stadium on Saturday.
Having trailed to Jon Russell’s brace inside half an hour, the Hatters pulled one back through Kasey Palmer before half time, with Shayden Morris levelling early in the second period, and to find out how Town’s players rated on the afternoon, see below.
9. Emilio Lawrence: 8
With Town struggling to make an imprint on the first period, the youngster did his best to try and help the Hatters get back into the contest, cracking a shot over the bar. Big reason why Luton did halve the deficit, getting to the by-line and picking out Palmer who stabbed into the net. His next cross saw van den Berg denied, while a constant source of menace in the second period when Town dominated, as always an outlet on the left, running himself into the ground by going on the inside and outside of his opponent, winning numerous corners. Flashed another brilliant delivery across the six-yard box, while shooting was the only slight negative, putting another decent opening off target. Photo: David Horn
10. Kasey Palmer: 8.5
An absolute joy to watch when he is in full flow which happened from around the half hour mark onwards at the One Call Stadium, a huge reason as to why the Hatters were able to bounce back from 2-0 down, stabbing home Lawrence’s cross from close range for the fifth goal of his loan spell at Kenilworth Road. Sent Morris through for an effort that was saved, before he came into his own in the second period, with a simply superb 50-yard crossfield pass out to Morris for his equaliser. Ran the show from then on, always available to take the ball and drive Luton forward, while he could and should have won it, one header misdirected and picked out by Wells only to shoot at Roberts. Photo: David Horn
11. Ali Al-Hamadi: 5.5
Got his chance in attack having been frustrated by being left on the bench at Wembley the previous weekend, but once more he didn’t make the most of a rare opportunity from the opening whistle. Worked hard early on, but not much came off in an opening 40 minutes that Town struggled to get going, as they fell 2-0 behind, leaving their unbeaten run in danger. Couldn’t reach Walsh’s lofted cross into the box, but spent too long having tantrums against the referee when decisions didn’t go his way. Did find Morris for a shot that was parried away by Roberts, as he wasn't able to get on the end of Lawrence's delivery in the second period, making way for Wells midway through. Photo: David Horn
12. Joe Johnson (SUB): 7
Back on the bench having started against Northampton in midweek, but was brought on at the break for Andersen and switched to the left back role once more, which saw Naismith head into the centre. Solid display from the youngster as he was able to keep Mansfield's attacks to a bare minimum, while good on the ball too, moving into midfield which allowed the Hatters to virtually camp in Mansfield's half for the entire second 45 minutes. Photo: David Horn