Nahki Wells and his Luton Town team-mates were denied a fifth consecutive league victory but came away from the John Smith’s Stadium with a thoroughly deserved point against leaders Huddersfield Town.
In a compelling clash between two of the division's in-form outfits, the Hatters went into the break with the advantage after Jordan Clark clinically tucked away his sixth goal of the campaign on the stroke of half-time.
Huddersfield, who entered the contest defending an unbeaten home record this season, issued an immediate response after the interval. Just three minutes into the second period, former Luton forward Joe Taylor came back to haunt his old club, meeting a cross on the full to volley past James Shea.
The contest opened up as both sides pushed for a decisive breakthrough. Wells, returning to face his former employers, came agonisingly close to securing all three points with 13 minutes remaining, rising well in the box only to steer his header marginally over the crossbar.
Luton manager Jack Wilshere showed his attacking intent in the closing stages, introducing a late triple substitution with five minutes remaining in an attempt to snatch victory, but the home side held firm to ensure the spoils were shared.
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