Luton Town FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 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 Michael Salisbury
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Ian Cooper
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Apr | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Reading FC get us underway at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' A quiet spell here at Kenilworth Road Stadium. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Luton Town FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elijah Adebayo made 57 appearances and scored 50 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' James Bree is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 35' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Yiadom argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Tunnicliffe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 44' A moment of madness from Sonny Bradley on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Luton Town FC will be frustrated.
- 49' 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.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' George Moncur is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kazenga Lualua at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Sam Baldock has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' It is a substitution in Luton Town FC team. Ryan Tunnicliffe is replaced by Glen Rea on 72 minute.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Luton Town FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' Sone Aluko gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Omar Richards and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' James Collins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Elijah Adebayo on 83 minute.
- 88' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James Collins.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↓ Glen Rea 72'
- 26
- 24
-
18
Jordan Clark ↓ Harry Cornick 64'
-
29
Elijah Adebayo ↓ James Collins 83'
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↓ George Moncur 64'
- 6
- 17
- 5
- 12
- 22
Bench
- 27
-
14
George Moncur ↑ 64'
- 2
- 1
- 3
-
16
Glen Rea ↑ 72'
-
19
James Collins ↑ 83'
-
7
Harry Cornick ↑ 64'
- 28
Coach
Nathan Jones
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
6
Liam Moore C ↓ Lewis Gibson 83'
-
3
Omar Richards ↓ Sone Aluko 78'
- 29
- 8
- 17
- 28
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ John Swift 72'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Alfa Semedo 78'
-
7
Michael Olise ↓ Sam Baldock 78'
Bench
-
10
John Swift ↑ 72'
-
24
Sone Aluko ↑ 78'
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 78'
-
30
Alfa Semedo ↑ 78'
- 22
- 2
-
15
Lewis Gibson ↑ 83'
- 34
- 46
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 4 |
| Tom Holmes | 2 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Alfa Semedo | 1 |
| Tom McIntyre | 1 |
| Kazenga Lualua | 1 |
| George Moncur | 1 |
| Garath McCleary | 1 |
Head to Head
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Luton Town FC or Reading FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Reading FC
66%
Luton Town FC or Reading FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.