Blackpool FC vs Luton Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Luton Town FC — League One .
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Seb Stockbridge
- Referee Paul Graham
- Referee Anthony Moore
- Referee Richard Woodward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Sep | Walsall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Sep | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Aug | Southend United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Blackpool FC | Luton Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #7 |
| 60 | Points | 74 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 21 / 11 / 14 |
| 54 | Scored | 68 |
| 65 | Conceded | 56 |
| -11 | GD | +12 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 37% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts). Luton Town FC are 7th (74 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Luton Town FC get us underway at .
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackpool FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' A moment of madness from Ben Heneghan on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Blackpool FC will be frustrated.
- 20' Matthew Pearson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Luton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' The travelling Luton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Luton Town FC's shape.
- 45' The 34-year-old Mark Cullen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The crowd applauds John O'Sullivan as he leaves the pitch. Callum Guy steps in for Blackpool FC.
- 51' Sonny Bradley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' Luton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nathan Jones might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Michael Nottingham comes on to replace Nathan Delfouneso.
- 73' Jorge Grant makes way for Harry Cornick at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
- 78' Luton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Mark Cullen is withdrawn and Armand Gnanduillet gets his opportunity.
- 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Justin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Luton Town FC.
- 90' Luton Town FC ring the changes. Andrew Shinnie has done his job and it is now time for James Justin to step up.
- The points are shared — Blackpool FC 0-0 Luton Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 24
- 20
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 16
- 27
-
18
John O'Sullivan ↓ Callum Guy 46'
- 15
Bench
- 5
- 13
-
21
Armand Gnanduillet ↑ 80'
-
25
Callum Guy ↑ 46'
- 17
- 11
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 70'
Coach
Terry McPhillips
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
- 3
- 16
- 17
- 7
-
11
Andrew Shinnie ↓ James Justin 90'
- 19
- 10
-
18
Jorge Grant ↓ Harry Cornick 73'
- 5
Bench
- 40
- 44
- 21
-
2
James Justin ↑ 90'
- 35
-
14
Harry Cornick ↑ 73'
- 27
Coach
Nathan Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elijah Adebayo | 2 |
| Pelly Ruddock | 2 |
| Sonny Bradley | 1 |
| Amari'i Bell | 1 |
| Gary Madine | 1 |
| Luke Berry | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| Jason Cummings | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackpool FC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Luton Town FC
63%
Blackpool FC or Luton Town FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.