Match report

Luton and Port Vale Draw 2-2 in Thrilling League One Clash

Luton
Luton
2–2
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Dec 13, 2025

Luton held off a strong fightback from Port Vale to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw in the League One match at Kenilworth Road. Despite trailing twice, goals from Chris Bramall and Mike Andersen ensured Luton stayed level with their visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Luton led early through a goal by Chris Bramall (26')
  • • Port Vale equalized via Ben Waine's effort (42'), assisted by Richie Paton
  • • David Cole put Port Vale ahead with his strike (54')
  • • Mike Andersen scored the equalizer for Luton (70')

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 17 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 5 M. Andersen (D)
  • 3 K. Naismith (D)
  • 8 L. Walsh (M)
  • 23 G. Saville (M)
  • 7 M. Alli (M)
  • 30 G. Kodua (M)
  • 33 C. Bramall (M)
  • 19 J. Brown (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Shea
  • 14 S. Morris
  • 18 J. Clark
  • 20 L. Nordas
  • 21 N. Wells
  • 22 L. Fanne
  • 28 C. Makosso

Port Vale

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 B. Amos (G)
  • 24 Kyle John (D)
  • 4 B. Heneghan (D)
  • 5 C. Hall (D)
  • 3 J. Headley (D)
  • 33 G. Hall (M)
  • 14 F. Ojo (M)
  • 7 G. Byers (M)
  • 19 B. Waine (M)
  • 44 D. Cole (F)
  • 17 R. Paton (F)

Substitutes

  • 46 J. Gauci
  • 9 J. Stockley
  • 10 D. Brown
  • 12 R. Walters
  • 18 R. Croasdale
  • 22 J. Debrah
  • 36 M. Faal

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    15' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    B. Heneghan

    Foul

  2. Luton
    26' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bramall
  3. Port Vale
    34' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ojo · On: R. Walters
  4. Port Vale
    42' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Waine · Assist: R. Paton
  5. Luton
    46' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Alli · On: S. Morris
  6. Port Vale
    54' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Cole
  7. Luton
    62' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Saville · On: J. Clark
  8. Luton
    62' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brown · On: Nahki Wells
  9. Luton
    65' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clark

    Foul

  10. Luton
    70' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Andersen · Assist: L. Walsh
  11. Luton
    71' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Lonwijk · On: L. Fanne
  12. Port Vale
    76' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Hall · On: D. Brown
  13. Port Vale
    76' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Paton · On: M. Faal
  14. Port Vale
    77' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    George Byers

    Foul

  15. Port Vale
    85' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Waine · On: J. Stockley
  16. Port Vale
    85' Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kyle John · On: J. Debrah
  17. Luton
    86' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Walsh · On: L. Nordas

Match Stats

Stat Luton Port Vale
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 73% 58%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 409 286
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.18 1.00
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 299 167
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Port Vale turned the match around after Ben Waine's goal at halftime, pushing them into a 2-1 lead through David Cole’s strike.
  • ▸ Luton's resilience was on full display as Mike Andersen leveled the score with a crucial equalizer late in the game.