Luton Town FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Lee Collins
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Justin Amey
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Gillingham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Mar | Bradford City AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Southend United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Luton Town FC | Blackpool FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #13 |
| 74 | Points | 60 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 21 / 11 / 14 | W / D / L | 17 / 9 / 20 |
| 68 | Scored | 54 |
| 56 | Conceded | 65 |
| +12 | GD | -11 |
| 1.61 | PPG | 1.30 |
| 46% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Luton Town FC are 7th (74 pts). Blackpool FC are 13th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Luton Town FC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Terry McPhillips will be considering his options from the bench.
- 6' What a moment for James Collins! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 16' Blackpool FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 21' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' A stunning finish from Nya Kirby — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 35' The 29-year-old Matthew Virtue-Thick has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Luke Berry has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 50' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Delfouneso is booked for Blackpool FC — Yellow card on 50.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oliver Turton.
- 59' James Collins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 59' Luton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Moncur is hanging Kazenga LuaLua on the field on 59 minute.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Red card for James Collins.
- 62' Matthew Virtue-Thick does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
- 67' Poor challenge from Nya Kirby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 68' Blackpool FC make a change. Nya Kirby trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Thompson on 68 minutes.
- 73' Ben Heneghan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' Luton Town FC make a change. Luke Berry trudges off to be replaced by Harry Cornick on 74 minutes.
- 79' Chris Long has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' Blackpool FC make a change. Liam Feeney trudges off to be replaced by Harry Pritchard on 82 minutes.
- 86' Assisted by Pelly Ruddock with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jason Cummings makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 88' A change in the Blackpool FC ranks — Nathan Delfouneso exits the field as Chris Long enters on 88.
- 90' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↓ George Moncur 59'
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
- 7
- 11
-
8
Luke Berry ↓ Harry Cornick 74'
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Jason Cummings 82'
- 5
Bench
- 24
-
20
George Moncur ↑ 59'
- 12
-
23
Jason Cummings ↑ 82'
- 40
- 44
-
14
Harry Cornick ↑ 74'
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
24
Liam Feeney ↓ Harry Pritchard 82'
- 37
- 20
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Chris Long 88'
- 16
- 27
-
23
Nya Kirby ↓ Jordan Thompson 68'
- 17
Bench
- 2
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 82'
-
15
Jordan Thompson ↑ 68'
- 12
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 88'
- 34
- 5
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elijah Adebayo | 2 |
| Pelly Ruddock | 2 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Andy Lyons | 1 |
| Nya Kirby | 1 |
| Matthew Virtue-Thick | 1 |
| Jordan Clark | 1 |
| Sonny Bradley | 1 |
Luton Town FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Blackpool FC
50%
Luton Town FC or Blackpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.