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Luton were unable to find a way through against a Bltn side two divisions below themLuton were left frustrated as League One promotion-chasers Bolton earned a replay in the FA Cup third round with a goalless draw at Kenilworth Road.
After an even first half in which chances were at a premium, the Premier League side dominated much of the second 45 minutes but were unable to find a goal.
Captain Carlton Morris had Luton's best chance but his header was too close to Bolton goalkeeper Nathan Baxter, before Alfie Doughty struck the post with a fierce left-footed strike late on.
While a home goal always seemed more likely, the visitors threatened in the closing stages and almost snatched a winner when Luton keeper Tim Krul mistimed a punch and sent the ball backwards and only just over his own crossbar.
Luton had a chance in the final seconds after Baxter came for a cross and failed to gather but Bolton's defenders came to his aid to crowd out Chiedozie Ogbene and secure a rematch back at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
Ian Evatt's side acquitted themselves well, particularly in the first half, with Paris Maghma firing their best effort just over the bar after Ross Barkley had been dispossessed in midfield.
Luton struggled to muster much better before the break as Albert Sambi Lokonga fizzed a shot just wide while a pair of long-range efforts from Barkley were easily saved.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Luton
Formation 3-4-1-2
- 23Krul
- 15Mengi
- 2Osho
- 29Bell
- 7Ogbene
- 28Sambi LokongaSubstituted forClarkat 67'minutesBooked at 90mins
- 6Barkley
- 45Doughty
- 14ChongSubstituted forTownsendat 67'minutes
- 9MorrisSubstituted forWoodrowat 76'minutes
- 11Adebayo
Substitutes
- 5Andersen
- 8Berry
- 10Woodrow
- 12Kaboré
- 17Mpanzu
- 18Clark
- 24Kaminski
- 26Giles
- 30Townsend
Bolton
Formation 3-1-4-2
- 1Baxter
- 15Forrester
- 5Almeida Santos
- 18Toal
- 8Sheehan
- 12Dacres-Cogley
- 22DempseySubstituted forMorleyat 73'minutes
- 19MaghomaSubstituted forThomasonat 73'minutes
- 27Williams
- 14AdeboyejoSubstituted forBödvarssonat 76'minutes
- 10CharlesSubstituted forJeromeat 76'minutes
Substitutes
- 3Iredale
- 4Thomason
- 9Bödvarsson
- 13Coleman
- 16Morley
- 26Ashworth
- 35Jerome
- 41Matheson
- 55Lewis
Referee:Andy Madley
Attendance:10,739
Live Text
Match ends, Luton Town 0, Bolton Wanderers 0.
Second Half ends, Luton Town 0, Bolton Wanderers 0.
Attempt saved. Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elijah Adebayo.
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Randell Williams.
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Josh Dacres-Cogley.
Attempt blocked. Aaron Morley (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Jordan Clark (Luton Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Jordan Clark (Luton Town).
Jón Bödvarsson (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Corner, Bolton Wanderers. Conceded by Tim Krul.
Attempt saved. Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Randell Williams with a cross.
Foul by Alfie Doughty (Luton Town).
Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Gabriel Osho (Luton Town).
Jón Bödvarsson (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Randell Williams (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Elijah Adebayo.
Attempt saved. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cauley Woodrow.
Attempt blocked. George Thomason (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ricardo Santos.
Attempt missed. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
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