Luton Town FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Luton Town FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- Luton Town FC 14 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Rochdale AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Paul Kelly
- Referee Ollie Williams
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Referee Stuart Butler
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 19 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–4 | L |
| 09 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Walsall FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Luton Town FC this season
Luton Town FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Luton Town FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/5
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/2
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Luton Town FC
| Nahki Wells | 7 G | 2 A |
| Jamie Donley | 4 G | 3 A |
| Callum Marshall | 4 G | |
| Kasey Palmer | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jake Richards | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Luton Town FC get us underway at Kenilworth Road Stadium.
- 1' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Ethan Hamilton will be fuming at that decision.
- 6' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 11' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Done, as he is very good at scoring at Kenilworth Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' Elliot Lee has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pelly Ruddock.
- 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' Rochdale AFC 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.
- 44' 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.
- 45' Andrew Lonergan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' The travelling Rochdale AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Hylton makes it 1-0.
- 63' Matt Done makes way for Calvin Andrew at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
- 65' It’s a booking for Luton Town FC player. Andrew Shinnie gets a Yellow card.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for Rochdale AFC. Jordan Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' The crowd applauds Ian Henderson as he leaves the pitch. Zach Clough steps in for Rochdale AFC.
- 75' Luton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Potts is hanging Pelly Ruddock on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Rochdale AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' It is a substitution in Luton Town FC team. Elliot Lee is replaced by Kazenga LuaLua on 81 minute.
- 85' Rochdale AFC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 89' Luke Berry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Hylton on 89 minute.
- 90' A stunning finish from James Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Luton Town FC take all three points.
Lineups
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
-
17
Pelly Ruddock ↓ Daniel Potts 75'
- 2
- 4
- 7
- 11
-
9
Danny Hylton ↓ Luke Berry 89'
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Kazenga Lualua 81'
- 5
Bench
- 20
- 23
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 81'
- 40
-
3
Daniel Potts ↑ 75'
- 44
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 89'
Rochdale AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
39
Joe Bunney ↓ Jordan Williams 63'
- 4
- 5
- 10
- 19
-
16
Matt Done ↓ Calvin Andrew 63'
-
40
Ian Henderson C ↓ Zach Clough 71'
- 8
- 7
- 27
Bench
- 23
-
26
Zach Clough ↑ 71'
- 25
-
9
Calvin Andrew ↑ 63'
-
11
Jordan Williams ↑ 63'
- 41
- 31
Coach
Keith Hill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Hylton | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61
Luton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for:
Luton Town FC to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Luton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Luton Town FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
41%
Luton Town FC or Rochdale AFC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Luton Town FC
| Handicap | Luton Town FC covers | Push | Rochdale AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.