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 | 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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Luton Town FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pele on 15 minutes.
- 17' Yakou Meite is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yakou Meite makes it 0-2.
- 23' Over 23 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Pearson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 33' Ayub Timbe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 35' A goal from the Ivory Coast international Yakou Meite! He fires home on 35 to make it 0-3!
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Luton Town FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Luton Town FC make a change. Ryan Tunnicliffe trudges off to be replaced by Luke Berry on 46 minutes.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' George Puscas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' Ayub Timbe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Pele at the 61 minute mark.
- 62' What a moment for Yakou Meite! That strike on 62 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' A quiet spell here at Kenilworth Road Stadium. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' The whistle greets Harry Cornick as he departs to be replaced by Martin Cranie.
- 75' Luton Town FC have won 476 goals from 387 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Sam Baldock. He replaces George Puscas on 78 minute.
- 82' Luton Town FC ring the changes. Pelly Ruddock has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Shinnie to step up.
- 87' 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 Garath McCleary suffering a number of foals already.
- Another three points for Reading FC.
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 |
| Alfa Semedo | 1 |
| Jake Richards | 1 |
| Tom McIntyre | 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.