The official stats said that Boro didn’t register a single shot on target against the Championship’s leakiest defence as the Teessiders’ winless run stretched to seven league games. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his player ratings from the match – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see them:
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1. Aynsley Pears - 5
Didn’t have much to do but has now gone seven league games without a clean sheet. 5 Photo: George Wood
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2. Djed Spence - 5
Made a few forays forward but crossing was erratic. Struggled defensively as Luton were allowed too much space on his flank. 5 Photo: Justin Setterfield
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3. Jonny Howson - 5
Won a few important headers inside his own box in the first half. Was beaten a few times when the game became stretched. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Harold Moukoudi -5
Strong defensively but passes regularly went astray when trying to play out from the back. 5 Photo: Julian Finney