Luton Town FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Joe Clark
- Referee Declan Ford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Oxford United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Luton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Walsall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Kenilworth Road Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 3' A goal from the England international George Moncur! He fires home on 3 to make it 1-0!
- 8' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Luton Town FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' Both keepers have barely been tested. Luton Town FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Luton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Oxford United FC's compact .
- 23' Luton Town FC is showing some good football. However, Luton Town FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Matthew Pearson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Oxford United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' Luton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Cameron Brannagan is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Marcus Browne is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Luton Town FC tonight.
- 53' The England Elliot Lee breaks the deadlock on 53 minutes. 2-0!
- 58' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 58 minute. James Henry leaves to be changed by Gavin Whyte.
- 59' The crowd applauds Jamie Mackie as he leaves the pitch. Jerome Sinclair steps in for Oxford United FC.
- 60' What a moment for Luke Garbutt! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
- 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jamie Hanson.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 70' Harry Cornick gets the nod from Luton Town FC. He replaces Elliot Lee and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' What a moment for George Moncur! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' Poor challenge from Matthew Pearson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Marcus Browne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' Luton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke Berry is hanging Alan McCormack on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' The Oxford United FC manager makes a substitution. Luke Garbutt departs to be replaced by Robert Hall.
- 88' Luton Town FC ring the changes. James Collins has done his job and it is now time for Aaron Connolly to step up.
- With this win, Luton Town FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
-
4
Alan McCormack ↓ Luke Berry 82'
- 7
- 11
-
19
James Collins ↓ Aaron Connolly 88'
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Harry Cornick 70'
- 5
Bench
-
18
Aaron Connolly ↑ 88'
- 12
- 40
- 3
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 82'
-
14
Harry Cornick ↑ 70'
- 45
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 19
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 14
-
17
James Henry ↓ Gavin Whyte 58'
- 8
-
3
Luke Garbutt ↓ Robert Hall 83'
- 10
- 46
Bench
-
9
Jerome Sinclair ↑ 59'
- 27
- 15
-
7
Robert Hall ↑ 83'
-
16
Gavin Whyte ↑ 58'
- 24
- 21
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Moncur | 2 |
| Tom Krauss | 2 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Greg Leigh | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Luke Garbutt | 1 |
| Jordan Clark | 1 |
| Daniel Potts | 1 |
Head to Head
Luton Town FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2019-05-04
Luton Town FC
3–1
Oxford United FC
L
2019-04-27
Oxford United FC
2–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-04-22
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–3
Oxford United FC
W
2019-04-19
Oxford United FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2019-04-13
Oxford United FC
0–0
AFC Wimbledon
D
2019-04-06
Walsall FC
1–3
Oxford United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Oxford United FC
49%
Luton Town FC or Oxford United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.