Coventry City FC vs Luton Town FC, Championship 2022-23 PLAYOFFS
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Luton Town FC — Championship at Wembley.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Michael Oliver
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Luton Town FC | H | 6–7 | L |
| 17 May | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 May | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Coventry City FC | A | 7–6 | W |
| 16 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 May | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Hull City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 May | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Coventry City FC and Luton Town FC is underway.
- 5' Luke McNally has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Coventry City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Luton Town FC backline.
- 12' Luton Town FC ring the changes. Tom Lockyer has done his job and it is now time for Reece Burke to step up.
- 17' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' Jordan Clark is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 24' GOAL! Jordan Clark fires home to make it 0-2!
- 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' Luton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Luton Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Luton Town FC's compact .
- 46' Coventry City FC make a change. Jamie Allen trudges off to be replaced by Matt Godden on 46 minutes.
- 46' A moment of madness from Luke McNally on 46 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Coventry City FC will be frustrated.
- 51' Daniel Potts is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coventry City FC tonight.
- 56' Coventry City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Luton Town FC's shape.
- 61' Jamie Allen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 66' Against the run of play, Gustavo Hamer has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Luton Town FC have won 475 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 76' Luton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Kasey Palmer. He replaces Gustavo Hamer on 80 minute.
- 84' Fred Onyedinma is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfie Doughty at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- The points are shared — Coventry City FC 6-7 Luton Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Matt Godden 46'
- 27
- 13
- 6
- 14
-
38
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Kasey Palmer 80'
- 16
-
3
Callum Doyle ↓ Jonathan Panzo 115'
- 7
Bench
- 1
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 80'
-
24
Matt Godden ↑ 46'
- 28
-
2
Jonathan Panzo ↑ 115'
-
23
Fankaty Dabo ↑ 91'
- 11
Coach
Mark Robins
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 13
-
45
Alfie Doughty ↓ Fred Onyedinma 84'
-
4
Tom Lockyer ↓ Reece Burke 12'
- 29
- 9
- 18
-
11
Elijah Adebayo ↓ Joe Taylor 106'
-
17
Pelly Ruddock ↓ Luke Berry 98'
-
32
Gabriel Osho ↓ Daniel Potts 112'
- 2
Bench
-
25
Joe Taylor ↑ 106'
-
16
Reece Burke ↑ 12'
-
23
Fred Onyedinma ↑ 84'
- 1
-
3
Daniel Potts ↑ 112'
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 98'
- 22
Coach
Rob Edwards
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elijah Adebayo | 5 |
| Carlton Morris | 3 |
| Harry Cornick | 2 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 2 |
| Matthew Pearson | 2 |
| Jordan Clark | 2 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 1 |
| Tom Lockyer | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.18
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Luton Town FC
64%
Coventry City FC or Luton Town FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–7 not predicted6 – 7Actual
1 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 3
5%
1 – 3
5%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 17% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

