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.
9. Jordan Clark: 6
Having reached double figures during the week for the first time in his career, saw his chances of adding to that tally in short supply at Vale Park. Closest he came was in a first period in which Luton looked threatening early on, picking up a rebound from Lawrence's shot, but was crowded out by a posse of defenders in front of him. Had some good tussles in midfield during that opening 45 minutes, although was booked when one was mistimed. Found it far harder going in the second half, with too many moves breaking down and not enough intent on display. Difficult surface saw him lose his footing when trying to send one set-piece into the box as well. Photo: David Horn
10. Jake Richards: 5.5
Remained in the side after the Hatters stayed with the same formation that had done well against Plymouth Argyle in the Vertu Trophy in midweek, but it quickly became apparent that any kind of free-flowing football was going to be at a premium on the Vale Park surface. Never really a game in which he could get the ball down and play in the sort of manner he would have wanted, although did see one attempt on goal charged down. Went off early in the second period as boss Wilshere tried to alter things in a bid to get his side in front once more. Photo: HJT.Photos
11. Nahki Wells: 6
Forward made a lovely run into the danger area with just five minutes gone to connect with Lawrence’s perfect cross and prod home what was his second goal in two league games from just a few yards out. Had a brilliant chance to make it 2-1 moments after Vale levelled, as he nipped past keeper Gauci and, despite the angle narrowing, simply had to shoot with the net unguarded, but clearly didn't trust his left foot, his decision to pass the wrong one as it was frustratingly cut out. From that moment on, Town didn’t look like scoring as he was taken off on the hour mark for Al-Hamadi. Photo: David Horn
12. Ali Al-Hamadi (SUB): 5
Came on early in the second period for Wells, but still hasn't shown the kind of predatory instincts or forward play that all Luton fans were hoping when the striker arrived on loan from Ipswich earlier in the season. With Town struggling to really affect the game in the final third, it meant his impact was limited until being found by Palmer for a low shot that Gauci saved easily as he couldn't quite hold things up as he would have wanted when the Hatters cleared their lines. Photo: Andy Fitzsimons