Barnsley FC vs Luton Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Luton Town FC — League One .
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Ross Joyce
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Luton Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #7 |
| 59 | Points | 74 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 14 / 17 | W / D / L | 21 / 11 / 14 |
| 68 | Scored | 68 |
| 73 | Conceded | 56 |
| -5 | GD | +12 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 33% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Luton Town FC are 7th (74 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Barnsley FC and Luton Town FC.
- 5' Brad Potts does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Daniel Stendel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Barnsley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 26' What composure from Cameron McGeehan! The Northern Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Luton Town FC's compact .
- 45' The Ireland James Collins breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
- 48' A stunning finish from James Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' The 28-year-old Jack Walton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' Alan McCormack has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jorge Grant on 58 minute.
- 63' Jack Stacey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Mike-Steven Bahre has done his job and it is now time for Mamadou Thiam to step up.
- 72' Luton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazenga LuaLua is hanging Harry Cornick on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' Barnsley FC make a change. Ben Williams trudges off to be replaced by Dani Pinillos on 73 minutes.
- 78' Luton Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 79' Mamadou Thiam puts Barnsley FC on the lead.
- 79' Glen Rea makes way for Danny Hylton at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
- 83' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Ryan Hedges comes on to replace George Moncur.
- 86' Against the run of play, James Collins has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alan McCormack on 88.
- 90' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Barnsley FC 3-2 Luton Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 12
-
28
Ben Williams ↓ Dani Pinillos 73'
-
10
George Moncur ↓ Ryan Hedges 83'
- 20
- 8
- 27
- 33
- 21
Bench
- 18
-
23
Dani Pinillos ↑ 73'
-
7
Ryan Hedges ↑ 83'
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↑ 68'
- 29
- 14
- 40
Coach
Daniel Stendel
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
- 3
-
16
Glen Rea C ↓ Danny Hylton 79'
- 17
- 2
- 7
- 19
-
14
Harry Cornick ↓ Kazenga Lualua 72'
-
18
Jorge Grant ↓ Alan McCormack 58'
- 5
Bench
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 72'
- 40
- 44
-
4
Alan McCormack ↑ 58'
- 11
-
9
Danny Hylton ↑ 79'
- 27
Coach
Nathan Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Collins | 5 |
| Daryl Dike | 2 |
| Elijah Adebayo | 2 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Jacob Butterfield | 1 |
| Kasey Palmer | 1 |
| Harry Cornick | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 70% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Luton Town FC
54%
Barnsley FC or Luton Town FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
0 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.