Luton Town FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Kenilworth Road.
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Assistant 1 Scott Ledger
- Assistant 2 Harry Lennard
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Luton Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Everton FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Luton Town FC vs Chelsea FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Cole Palmer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 44 goals in his last 436 appearances.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 12' Chelsea FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Cole Palmer on 12.
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 22' Cauley Woodrow is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Luton Town FC tonight.
- 27' Jacob Brown has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
- 32' 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 Thiago Silva suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Noni Madueke makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 42' Luton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jacob Brown as he leaves the pitch. Chiedozie Ogbene steps in for Luton Town FC.
- 51' Christopher Nkunku has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Luton Town FC and Chelsea FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' Levi Colwill has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 62' Christopher Nkunku is ready to make an impact after coming on for Armando Broja at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Jackson, as he is very good at scoring at Kenilworth Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Cole Palmer with the second goal in the match!
- 75' Luton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Teden Mengi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' GOAL! Ross Barkley scores on 80. Assisted by Alfie Doughty
- 81' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Noni Madueke has done his job and it is now time for Enzo Fernandez to step up.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 87' The deadlock is broken! Elijah Adebayo gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
- 90' The whistle greets Cole Palmer as he departs to be replaced by Alfie Gilchrist.
- 90' Malo Gusto was booked on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 30
- 6
-
19
Jacob Brown ↓ Chiedozie Ogbene 46'
- 45
- 29
- 11
- 2
- 28
- 24
-
12
Issa Kabore ↓ Tahith Chong 46'
- 15
Bench
-
10
Cauley Woodrow ↑ 90'
- 23
- 26
-
9
Carlton Morris ↑ 62'
- 18
-
7
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 46'
-
14
Tahith Chong ↑ 46'
- 5
- 17
Coach
Rob Edwards
Chelsea FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 28
- 19
-
20
Cole Palmer ↓ Alfie Gilchrist 90'
- 27
- 25
-
11
Noni Madueke ↓ Enzo Fernandez 81'
- 26
- 15
Bench
- 7
- 13
-
18
Christopher Nkunku ↑ 62'
- 10
-
8
Enzo Fernandez ↑ 81'
- 29
- 47
-
42
Alfie Gilchrist ↑ 90'
- 52
Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tammy Abraham | 3 |
| Raheem Sterling | 2 |
| Cole Palmer | 2 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 1 |
| Noni Madueke | 1 |
| Ross Barkley | 1 |
| Elijah Adebayo | 1 |
| Jordan Clark | 1 |
Head to Head
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Luton Town FC or Chelsea FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Chelsea FC
69%
Luton Town FC or Chelsea FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.