Newcastle United trail Luton Town at the half and might be down by more than a goal after the hosts controlled.

Andros Townsend put the Hatters ahead, but Ross Barkley and Elijah Adebayo had chances to add to the score. Eddie Howe sought to shake things up by benching the injured Jamaal Lascelles and Lewis Miley.

Here are the player ratings from the first half at Luton:

Martin Dubravka 6

A few standard saves, but everything was lost for the goal and the attempt that went wide by Barkley. judiciously preserved

Kieran Trippier 6

attempting to return to his trustworthy, routine self.

Fabian Schar 7

Has struggled since his comeback to the team.

Jamaal Lascelles 5

started off strong but faltered at the corner that resulted in the goal and was subsequently struck by an injury.

Dan Burn 6

working tirelessly for the cause.

Sean Longstaff 6

A few promising moments moving forward.

Bruno Guimaraes 5

Has to get things moving. Barkley controlling the midfield situation.

Miley Lewis, 7

Taken aback after 37 minutes. had twenty-one touches and had a goal attempt blocked.

Anthony Gordon 6

Excellent cross for Wilson’s opportunity.

Miguel Almiron 5

lied in order to trick.

Wilson Callum 6

Denied by an amazing Kaminski save.

Subs

Isak, Alexander (for Miley 37)

Botman, Sven (for Lascelles 37)