Match ends, Luton Town 1, Portsmouth 1.
Luton Town 1-1 Portsmouth
- From the section Football
Luton were held by Portsmouth as they dropped points at home for the first time since September.
The hosts went ahead when winger Luke Rooney volleyed into the bottom corner from Shaun Whalley's looping ball over the top.
The visitors levelled before the break when Ryan Taylor converted Jed Wallace's shot from a yard out.
Luton's best chance in the second-half saw Michael Harriman denied by Pompey keeper Paul Jones.
Luton first-team coach Hakan Hayrettin told BBC Three Counties Radio:
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"We've had two very tough games in three days and to come here and play the way we did was a credit to the boys.
"The pleasing thing for us as staff was that we got stronger as the game went on and if there was going to be a winner then it was going to be us - but we'll take the point.
"We have this ethos at the football club that stems from the manager down; we've got to work hard. And credit to the boys they continue to work hard until the 90th minute.
"To be where we are at this stage in the season in the table is fantastic and if you speak to any Luton Town supporter I'm sure they'll take that all day long."
Portsmouth boss Andy Awford told BBC Radio Solent:
"Determined was the word I use to describe it, I thought we were well worthy after the break.
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"Couple of good saves from Paul Jones as well which was good from him but as a unit that was dogged and determined for me and I was delighted with that effort going in there.
"We have got a good strength of character in the club and it's in the team and in the unit and they have shown that a number of times. It's the consistency that I am striving for; I know they have character, they have shown that in abundance this year and you are going to have the odd game where it doesn't go your way.
"I also think we had a bit of steel in us today and I was delighted with that overall."
Line-ups
Luton
- 1Tyler
- 22Harriman
- 5McNulty
- 30Wilkinson
- 12GriffithsSubstituted forHowellsat 77'minutes
- 20WhalleySubstituted forLafayetteat 61'minutes
- 4Smith
- 8Drury
- 26Doyle
- 15Rooney
- 13CullenSubstituted forMillerat 72'minutes
Substitutes
- 2Franks
- 11Howells
- 16Justham
- 18Lafayette
- 19Miller
- 28Stevenson
- 29Connolly
Portsmouth
- 1Jones
- 2Webster
- 16Robinson
- 5Devera
- 17Shorey
- 8Wallace
- 13Ertl
- 25AtanganaSubstituted forHolmesat 90+2'minutes
- 18BeanBooked at 68mins
- 7BarchamSubstituted forDunneat 76'minutes
- 9TaylorSubstituted forWestcarrat 78'minutesBooked at 81mins
Substitutes
- 3Whatmough
- 6Chorley
- 14Storey
- 20Westcarr
- 21Dunne
- 22Poke
- 28Holmes
- Referee:
- Darren Deadman
- Attendance:
- 10,071
Match Stats
Home TeamLutonAway TeamPortsmouth
- Possession
- Home52%
- Away48%
- Shots
- Home11
- Away10
- Shots on Target
- Home3
- Away3
- Corners
- Home4
- Away3
- Fouls
- Home9
- Away8
Live Text
Full Time
Second Half ends, Luton Town 1, Portsmouth 1.
Substitution
Substitution, Portsmouth. Lee Holmes replaces Nigel Atangana.
Luke Rooney (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Johannes Ertl (Portsmouth).
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Adam Webster.
Foul by Jake Howells (Luton Town).
Marcus Bean (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Joe Devera.
Attempt blocked. Jonathan Smith (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Jed Wallace (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Andy Drury (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
Booking
Craig Westcarr (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card.
Luke Rooney (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jed Wallace (Portsmouth).
Luke Rooney (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Marcus Bean (Portsmouth).
Johannes Ertl (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Ross Lafayette (Luton Town).
Substitution
Substitution, Portsmouth. Craig Westcarr replaces Ryan Taylor.
Substitution
Substitution, Luton Town. Jake Howells replaces Scott Griffiths because of an injury.
Attempt missed. Luke Rooney (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Substitution
Substitution, Portsmouth. James Dunne replaces Andy Barcham.
Attempt saved. Michael Harriman (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Substitution
Substitution, Luton Town. Ricky Miller replaces Mark Cullen.
Foul by Scott Griffiths (Luton Town).
Jed Wallace (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Mark Cullen (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Booking
Marcus Bean (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card.
Mark Cullen (Luton Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Marcus Bean (Portsmouth).
Attempt blocked. Andy Barcham (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Johannes Ertl (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Mark Cullen (Luton Town).
Hand ball by Steve McNulty (Luton Town).
Substitution
Substitution, Luton Town. Ross Lafayette replaces Shaun Whalley.
Mark Cullen (Luton Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Joe Devera (Portsmouth).
Foul by Shaun Whalley (Luton Town).
Nicky Shorey (Portsmouth) wins a free kick on the right wing.