Thursday , 2 July 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Luton Town FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Ewood Park 13,857 HT 45' · FT 45'
Owen Beck 40' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Luton Town FCChampionship at Ewood Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Assistant 1 Marc Perry
  • Assistant 2 Natalie Aspinall

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Luton Town FC H 2–0 W
10 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–0 W
07 Dec Hull City AFC A 1–0 W
30 Nov Leeds United FC H 1–0 W
27 Nov Middlesbrough FC A 1–0 W
09 Nov Cardiff City FC A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–2 L
10 Dec Stoke City FC H 2–1 W
07 Dec Swansea City AFC H 1–1 D
30 Nov Norwich City FC A 2–4 L
27 Nov Leeds United FC A 0–3 L
23 Nov Hull City AFC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Blackburn Rovers FC and Luton Town FC has kicked off!
  • 1' It’s gonna be a card for Harry Pickering.
  • 3' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Clark on 3.
  • 8' Luton Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 13' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Rankin-Costello suffering a number of foals already.
  • 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Luton Town FC that had 382 games and scored 465 goals.
  • 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' It looks surprising Luton Town FC does not make any changes. Elijah Adebayo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' Blackburn Rovers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Amario Cozier-Duberry on 32.
  • 37' Makhtar Gueye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' What a strike from Owen Beck! The score is 2-0.
  • 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Makhtar Gueye. He receives a card.
  • 57' Blackburn Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Brown on 60.
  • 61' Joe Rankin-Costello was booked on 61.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Luton Town FC. Jacob Brown is replaced by Cauley Woodrow.
  • 67' It’s high time Rob Edwards made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 72' Tahith Chong needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Liam Walsh. He receives a card.
  • 74' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Hedges is hanging Amario Cozier-Duberry on the field on 74 minute.
  • 75' John Buckley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuki Ohashi on 75 minute.
  • 77' The whistle greets Daiki Hashioka as he departs to be replaced by Joseph Johnson.
  • 82' It looks like no one’s ball. Luton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' Another change for Luton Town FC made on 85 minute. Victor Moses leaves to be changed by Zack Nelson.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Joe Taylor. He replaces Carlton Morris on 86 minute.
  • 89' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Leonard is hanging Makhtar Gueye on the field on 89 minute.
  • Another three points for Blackburn Rovers FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Blackburn Rovers FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC56% Draw26% Luton Town FC18%
Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Luton Town FC
44%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Luton Town FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackburn Rovers FC37% Draw49% Luton Town FC14%
Actual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Luton Town FC covers
-2.5 12% 88%
-2 12% 17% 71%
-1.5 29% 71%
-1 29% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% 47%
+0.5 82% 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
44%
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.