Luton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Andrew Halliday
- Referee Simon Hooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Jan | Southend United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Luton Town FC have kicked off against Portsmouth FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Brett Pitman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 10' Craig MacGillivray has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Luton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 39' A goal from the Ireland international James Collins! He fires home on 39 to make it 1-0!
- 44' James Justin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 46' Portsmouth FC make a change. Gareth Evans trudges off to be replaced by Dion Donohue on 46 minutes.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 52' Assisted by Jamal Lowe with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ronan Curtis makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 67' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dion Donohue.
- 72' Luke Berry makes way for Daniel Potts at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
- 77' A stunning finish from James Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' GOAL! Omar Bogle fires home to make it 2-2!
- 80' Fresh legs for Luton Town FC! George Moncur comes on to replace Kazenga LuaLua.
- 85' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 86' Goal! George Moncur scores his 18 goal in 385 matches.
- 87' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Tom Naylor will be fuming at that decision.
- 87' Time for substitution for Luton Town FC. Andrew Shinnie is replaced by Alan Sheehan.
- Luton Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↓ George Moncur 80'
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
- 4
- 7
-
11
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Alan Sheehan 87'
-
8
Luke Berry ↓ Daniel Potts 72'
- 19
- 5
Bench
-
20
George Moncur ↑ 80'
- 40
-
3
Daniel Potts ↑ 72'
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↑ 87'
- 28
- 35
- 47
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 10
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ Dion Donohue 46'
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Omar Bogle 46'
- 3
- 15
- 11
- 24
Bench
- 35
- 6
- 38
-
17
Dion Donohue ↑ 46'
- 18
-
22
Omar Bogle ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Collins | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
| George Moncur | 1 |
| Jordan Clark | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
Luton Town FC Form
2019-01-29
Luton Town FC
3–2
Portsmouth FC
W
2019-01-26
Southend United FC
0–1
Luton Town FC
W
2019-01-19
Luton Town FC
4–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-01-15
Luton Town FC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2019-01-12
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Luton Town FC
D
2019-01-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Luton Town FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
51%
Luton Town FC or Portsmouth FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth 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% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.