Luton Town FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Daniel Leach
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Reading FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Jun | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | Preston North End FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Luton Town FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jun | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jun | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
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.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Sam Baldock has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Pele is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 15.
- 17' Yakou Meite adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 18' Yakou Meite doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' 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.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Morrison made 398 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Luton Town FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 35' Yakou Meite adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 40' Luton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Matthew Pearson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 46' Another substitution for Luton Town FC to replace Ryan Tunnicliffe by Luke Berry on 46 minute.
- 51' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Luton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 57' What a moment for George Puscas! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' Ayub Timbe gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Pele and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' The Ivory Coast Yakou Meite breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 0-5!
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. Luton Town FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 70' The Luton Town FC bench stirs into life. Harry Cornick is withdrawn and Martin Cranie gets his opportunity.
- 75' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Sam Baldock is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Puscas at the 78 minute mark.
- 82' Andrew Shinnie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pelly Ruddock on 82 minute.
- 87' Reading FC have won 463 goals from 394 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Luton Town FC and Reading FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
4
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↓ Luke Berry 46'
-
24
Izzy Brown ↓ James Bree 46'
- 6
- 3
-
17
Pelly Ruddock ↓ Andrew Shinnie 82'
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Danny Hylton 70'
-
14
Harry Cornick ↓ Martin Cranie 70'
- 5
- 12
Bench
- 29
- 20
-
2
Martin Cranie ↑ 70'
-
26
James Bree ↑ 46'
- 7
- 36
-
11
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 82'
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 46'
-
9
Danny Hylton ↑ 70'
Coach
Nathan Jones
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Yakou Meite ↓ Garath McCleary 70'
- 24
-
10
John Swift C ↓ Omar Richards 78'
- 8
- 4
-
29
Pele ↓ Ayub Timbe 61'
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Sam Baldock 78'
- 34
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Michael Olise 70'
- 16
Bench
- 2
- 6
-
27
Omar Richards ↑ 78'
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 70'
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 78'
- 18
-
21
Michael Olise ↑ 70'
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 61'
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 4 |
| Jack Marriott | 3 |
| Kasey Palmer | 2 |
| Tom Holmes | 2 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Andy Carroll | 1 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.31
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Reading FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
42%
Draw or Reading FC
81%
Luton Town FC or Reading FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–5 not predicted0 – 5Actual
0 – 2
11%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
9.1%
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 4
4.7%
1 – 4
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 20% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.