Luton Town FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Paul Lister
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Mark Scholes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 02 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–4 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Kenilworth Road Stadium as Luton Town FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Kenilworth Road Stadium. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' 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.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Jack Stacey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Germany international Max Ehmer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' Magnificent from Danny Hylton! That is 13 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tom Eaves makes it 1-1.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Gillingham FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 66' Luton Town FC make a change. Luke Berry trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Potts on 66 minutes.
- 67' What a moment for Jack Stacey! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luke O'Neill is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Luton Town FC.
- 77' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sonny Bradley made 382 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' Against the run of play, Luke O'Neill has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' Elliot Lee makes way for Kazenga LuaLua at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Luton Town FC and Gillingham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' The crowd applauds Leonardo Lopes as he leaves the pitch. Josh Rees steps in for Gillingham FC.
- 90' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Another substitution for Luton Town FC to replace Danny Hylton by Harry Cornick on 90 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
- 7
- 11
-
8
Luke Berry ↓ Daniel Potts 66'
-
9
Danny Hylton ↓ Harry Cornick 90'
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Kazenga Lualua 80'
- 5
Bench
- 24
- 20
- 12
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 80'
- 40
-
3
Daniel Potts ↑ 66'
-
14
Harry Cornick ↑ 90'
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 12
- 1
- 2
- 34
- 5
- 33
- 13
- 9
- 7
-
17
Leonardo Lopes ↓ Josh Rees 87'
Bench
- 11
- 30
- 3
- 15
-
24
Josh Rees ↑ 87'
- 14
- 21
Coach
Steve Lovell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliot Lee | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Jack Stacey | 1 |
| Danny Hylton | 1 |
| Luke O'Neill | 1 |
| Andrew Shinnie | 1 |
Luton Town FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Gillingham FC
52%
Luton Town FC or Gillingham FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.