Luton Town FC vs Reading FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Reading FC — FA Cup at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Darren Bond
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | Norwich City 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Luton Town FC this season
Luton Town FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Luton Town FC
| Nahki Wells | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Reading FC gets underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Veljko Paunovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' England international Jayden Onen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dejan Tetek made 379 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' 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 Joe Morrell suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' What composure from George Moncur! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Luton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Luton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' Rhys Norrington-Davies is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Luton Town FC so far.
- 58' The Luton Town FC manager makes a substitution. James Bree departs to be replaced by Jordan Clark.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Luton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Sone Aluko is replaced by Dejan Tetek.
- 74' The Luton Town FC bench stirs into life. Elliot Lee is withdrawn and Luke Berry gets his opportunity.
- 78' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Michael Olise is replaced by Nahum Melvin-Lambert on 78 minute.
- 81' Kazenga Lualua gets the nod from Luton Town FC. He replaces Sam Nombe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Hylton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Luton Town FC and Reading FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sam Nombe ↓ Kazenga Lualua 81'
- 23
- 4
- 14
-
26
James Bree ↓ Jordan Clark 58'
- 3
- 9
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Luke Berry 74'
- 28
- 38
- 12
Bench
-
24
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 74'
- 15
-
18
Jordan Clark ↑ 58'
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 81'
- 21
- 16
- 17
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 74'
- 7
Coach
Nathan Jones
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Sone Aluko ↓ Dejan Tetek 72'
- 9
- 30
- 22
- 5
- 7
- 2
- 48
- 38
- 39
- 46
Bench
- 29
- 31
- 35
-
34
Dejan Tetek ↑ 72'
-
37
Nahum Melvin-Lambert ↑ 78'
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
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 |
Head to Head
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Luton Town FC or Reading FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Reading FC
63%
Luton Town FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Luton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
10.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.