Alfie May makes his mark to Doncaster Rovers' delight

May, on as a substitute, sped onto Conor Grant’s excellent through pass to cancel out Jordan Cook’s goal for the visitors.

It was May’s first goal after joining Rovers from eighth tier Hythe Town in January and meant Rovers got due reward from a riveting and well-contested clash with Luton.

The outcome means Rovers remained top of the table as Plymouth Argle also had to settle for a draw.

Luton forced their way into the game after early Rovers dominance. The hosts searched in vain for the fluidity with which they had started the game.

Even so, Scott Cuthbert had to be alert to prevent Andy Williams from heading in Matty Blair’s superb cross.

Rovers went close immediately after the interval, a counterattack leading to James Coppinger releasing Williams, who curled his shot just wide from 15 yards.

But it was Luton who opened the scoring on 54 minutes. Niall Mason failed to deal with a loose ball midway inside his own half, and Cook, after being played through, cracked in a low shot.

For the second successive game, manager Darren Ferguson sent on May in an attempt to get something from the game and 10 minutes from time, Rovers grabbed the equaliser.

Grant produced a stunning through ball to put May in one-on-one and he slotted home superbly.

Doncaster Rovers: Lawlor, Blair, Alcock, Butler, Mason (McSheffrey 76), Houghton (Middleton 60), Grant, Rowe, Coppinger, Marquis, Williams (May 72). Unused substitutes: Etheridge, Wright, Evina, Keegan, McSheffrey.

Luton Town: Macey, O’Donnell, Cuthbert, Sheehan, Senior, Smith, Rea, Vassell (Palmer 76), Cook (Gambin 87), Ruddock-Mpanzu, Hylton. Unused substitutes: Moore, Marriott, Lee, D’Ath, Justin.

Referee: D Deadman (Cambs).