Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Luton Town FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Luton Town FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Queens Park Rangers FC
Fri 30 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Kenilworth Road 11,798 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jimmy Dunne og 18' 1–0
1–1 59' Nicolas Madsen
1–2 62' Michael Frey
Tahith Chong 2' Y
Y 30' Steve Cook
Alfie Doughty 48' Y
Y 51' Sam Field
Jordan Clark 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Luton Town FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Kenilworth Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Bobby Madley (England)
  • Assistant 1 Blake Antrobus (England)
  • Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
7
Luton Town FC 10 games · Avg 3.1 goals Queens Park Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-30 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-12-29 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–3 Luton Town FC 2022-10-15 Luton Town FC 3–1 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-03-13 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2021-11-19 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Luton Town FC

Recent Form

Luton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–2 L
24 Aug Preston North End FC A 0–1 L
17 Aug Portsmouth FC A 0–0 D
12 Aug Burnley FC H 1–4 L
19 May Fulham FC H 2–4 L
11 May West Ham United FC A 1–3 L
Queens Park Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Luton Town FC A 2–1 W
24 Aug Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–1 D
17 Aug Sheffield United FC A 2–2 D
10 Aug West Bromwich Albion FC H 1–3 L
04 May Coventry City FC A 2–1 W
26 Apr Leeds United FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

70% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Queens Park Rangers FC
Ilias Chair 2 G 1 A
Rumarn Burrell 2 G 1 A
Koki Saito 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town FC are looking to make home advantage count against Queens Park Rangers FC.
  • 2' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tahith Chong on 2 minutes.
  • 7' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 17' Luton Town FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Queens Park Rangers FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 18' The Ireland Jimmy Dunne breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 0-1!
  • 23' Lucas Andersen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Steve Cook.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rob Edwards might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' Luton Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' Another substitution for Luton Town FC to replace Reece Burke by Teden Mengi on 46 minute.
  • 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alfie Doughty on 48.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Sam Field. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 56' 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 Kenneth Paal suffering a number of foals already.
  • 58' The whistle greets Alfie Lloyd as he departs to be replaced by Paul Smyth.
  • 59' Nicolas Madsen makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Queens Park Rangers FC are in front.
  • 62' Michael Frey does the damage! The net is bulging and Queens Park Rangers FC surge ahead!
  • 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. Luton Town FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 74' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Jack Colback has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Andersen to step up.
  • 75' The Queens Park Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Nicolas Madsen is withdrawn and Jonathan Varane gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Mark McGuinness makes way for Joe Taylor at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Luton Town FC.
  • 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jordan Clark.
  • 82' The Queens Park Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Karamoko Dembele is withdrawn and Koki Saito gets his opportunity.
  • 83' A change in the Queens Park Rangers FC ranks — Michael Frey exits the field as Zan Celar enters on 83.
  • 84' Zack Nelson gets the nod from Luton Town FC. He replaces Shandon Baptiste and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Luton Town FC 1-2 Queens Park Rangers FC.

Lineups

Luton Town FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rob Edwards

Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marti Cifuentes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Charlie Austin 3
James Collins 2
Cameron Jerome 2
Carlton Morris 2
Michael Frey 2
Nahki Wells 2
Mark McGuinness 1
Harry Cornick 1

Head to Head

2024-08-30 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-12-29 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–3 Luton Town FC 2022-10-15 Luton Town FC 3–1 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-03-13 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2021-11-19 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Luton Town FC

Luton Town FC Form

2024-08-30 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2024-08-24 Preston North End FC 1–0 Luton Town FC L 2024-08-17 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Luton Town FC D 2024-08-12 Luton Town FC 1–4 Burnley FC L 2024-05-19 Luton Town FC 2–4 Fulham FC L 2024-05-11 West Ham United FC 3–1 Luton Town FC L

Queens Park Rangers FC Form

2024-08-30 Luton Town FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2024-08-24 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2024-08-17 Sheffield United FC 2–2 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2024-08-10 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–3 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2024-05-04 Coventry City FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2024-04-26 Queens Park Rangers FC 4–0 Leeds United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38 Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62 Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Luton Town FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Luton Town FC31% Draw27% Queens Park Rangers FC42%
Actual: Queens Park Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Luton Town FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
69%
Luton Town FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Luton Town FC25% Draw44% Queens Park Rangers FC31%
Actual: Luton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC

Handicap Luton Town FC covers Push Queens Park Rangers FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.