Luton were held to a 1-1 draw by bottom side Port Vale during their League One clash at Vale Park on Saturday.
The Hatters had led through Nahki Wells’ sixth goal of the campaign, but were pegged back when Ben Waine went clean through to score and to find out how the Town players rated on the afternoon, see below.
5. Joe Johnson: 7
Began impressively as he made a good pass to pick out the overlapping run of Lawrence who was then able to find Wells for the striker to break the deadlock. Was relieved to see referee Swabey not fall for Hall's theatrics as the winger took a dramatic tumble inside the area, getting booked by the officials for a dive. Did have to take one or the team when bringing down Waine on a dangerous break, cautioned for the foul. Kept his discipline well from that moment though, as he produced a battling display, winning plenty of his duels both on the floor and in the air, putting in some determined recovery runs to ensure that Town at least left with a point. Photo: HJT.Photos
6. Emilio Lawrence: 7
Surprisingly recalled to the starting XI having been out of the squad for most of the last month, moving to a left wingback role, as it looked a great shout by Wilshere when he showed some great movement and desire to latch on to Johnson's pass, delivering the perfect cross for Wells to score. Was refreshingly dangerous during the opening half an hour, bursting away again and tricking his man to curl another attempt over the bar, also winning a corner, with two more attempts blocked. Disappointingly his threat waned during the second period, as he was on the worst part of the pitch, although did complete his first 90 minutes in the league for the Hatters. Photo: David Horn
7. George Saville: 6
Midfielder started his third game in a row for the Hatters having been out of the side for most matches since the turn of the year, resuming his partnership with Walsh in the centre of the field. Made a good crossfield pass out to Lawrence in the early stages that allowed the attacker to drive forward and curl over the top, also swinging in a good set-piece for Naismith to find Lonwijk, with another corner deflected over by the Town skipper. Put in battling performance, able to cleverly take the contact and win some free kicks, but part of a Hatters side who simply didn't put their foot on the accelerator after the interval as they were too timid when a victory was much-needed. Photo: David Horn
8. Liam Walsh (STAR MAN): 7.5
Returned to the side after missing for almost a month since the 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town having been both injured and also suffering with illness. Looked like he hadn't been away, getting on the ball for lots of the first half in particular, as he knocked it around well, digging in to keep hold of it and find Saville who in turn moved it on to Lawrence for an opportunity. Maintained a high level of skill when in possession despite the woeful playing surface, and although taken off after 71 minutes to protect him for the games ahead, did what was asked of him on the afternoon. Photo: David Horn