Luton Town FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Luton Town FC launch into their encounter with Nottingham Forest FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Anthony Knockaert is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Luton Town FC tonight.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Luton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Nottingham Forest FC's compact .
- 22' Goal! Glen Rea scores his 5 goal in 382 matches.
- 27' The travelling Nottingham Forest FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' Luton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nottingham Forest FC backline.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nottingham Forest FC that had 372 games and scored 433 goals.
- 42' Brice Samba needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 43' That is a Red card for Nottingham Forest FC. Nicolas Ioannou will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' A moment of madness from Nicolas Ioannou on 44 minutes earns him a Red card. Nottingham Forest FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Nottingham Forest FC make a change. Sammy Ameobi trudges off to be replaced by Carl Jenkinson on 46 minutes.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Luton Town FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' The referee calls foul for Pelly Ruddock. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Ryan Yates does the damage! The net is bulging and Nottingham Forest FC surge ahead!
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Luton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Martin Cranie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
- 73' Poor challenge from Glen Rea. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 77' Fresh legs for Luton Town FC! Kazenga Lualua comes on to replace Elliot Lee.
- 82' 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 Tom Lockyer suffering a number of foals already.
- 84' Kiernan Dewsbury Hall makes way for George Moncur at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
- 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 2
-
15
Tom Lockyer ↓ Jordan Clark 77'
- 6
- 16
- 17
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Kazenga Lualua 77'
- 5
- 12
- 22
Bench
- 4
-
14
George Moncur ↑ 84'
-
18
Jordan Clark ↑ 77'
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 77'
- 1
- 9
- 28
Coach
Nathan Jones
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 22
- 23
- 8
- 3
- 2
-
11
Sammy Ameobi ↓ Carl Jenkinson 46'
- 33
- 30
- 26
- 44
Bench
-
16
Carl Jenkinson ↑ 46'
- 12
- 15
- 19
- 21
- 6
- 17
Coach
Chris Hughton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Wood | 3 |
| Ramon Sosa | 2 |
| Joe Lolley | 2 |
| Ryan Yates | 2 |
| Glen Rea | 2 |
| Kal Naismith | 2 |
| Lewis Grabban | 2 |
| Callum McManaman | 1 |
Head to Head
Luton Town FC Form
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2020-10-28
Luton Town FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-10-23
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Derby County FC
D
2020-10-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2020-10-17
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-10-03
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Bristol City FC
L
2020-09-25
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.11
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Luton Town FC or Nottingham Forest FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
66%
Luton Town FC or Nottingham Forest FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.7%
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.