Stevenage FC vs Luton Town FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Luton Town FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
4 games this season
🟨 5.5/game
⚽ 12.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | Bradford City AFC | 9 | 17 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 8 | 15 |
| 8 | Oxford United FC | 7 | 14 |
| 9 | Stevenage FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Burton Albion FC | 10 | 12 |
| 11 | AFC Wimbledon | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Leyton Orient FC | 9 | 11 |
| 13 | Luton Town FC | 8 | 11 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town FC | 8 | 11 |
| 15 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 9 | 10 |
| 16 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Leicester City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Blackpool FC | 8 | 8 |
| 19 | Barnsley FC | 8 | 8 |
| 20 | Peterborough United FC | 9 | 8 |
| 21 | Bromley FC | 8 | 8 |
| 22 | Notts County FC | 8 | 7 |
| 23 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 8 | 6 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Stevenage FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Stockport County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Mansfield Town FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 22 Aug | Notts County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Reading FC | A | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Luton Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 12 | Points | 11 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 3 |
| 12 | Scored | 16 |
| 8 | Conceded | 15 |
| +4 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 38% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Luton Town FC this season
Luton Town FC this season
Stevenage FC are 9th (12 pts). Luton Town FC are 13th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Luton Town FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/3
31-45
1/5
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/2
76+
5/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Luton Town FC
| Nahki Wells | 5 G | 2 A |
| Kasey Palmer | 3 G | 2 A |
| Callum Marshall | 2 G | |
| Jake Richards | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gideon Kodua | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Stevenage FC is hosting Luton Town FC for another epic battle.
- 4' Daniel Phillips is having his name booked by the referee on 4.
- 9' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 14' Jordan Roberts, a England , has 21 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alex Revell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Goal! Daniel Kemp scores his 17 goal in 164 matches.
- 24' The referee shows Luton Town FC player a card on 24.
- 26' Lewis Freestone is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 30' The referee has no hesitation. Liam Walsh is booked for Luton Town FC — card on 30.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Louis Thompson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stevenage FC.
- 40' Luton Town 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.
- 44' Stevenage FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Stevenage FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' The Stevenage FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Roberts is withdrawn and Ben Broggio gets his opportunity.
- 58' Luton Town FC make a change. Jamie Donley trudges off to be replaced by Jake Richards on 58 minutes.
- 63' Stevenage FC currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' The whistle greets Callum Marshall as he departs to be replaced by Nahki Wells.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Magennis makes it 2-0.
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Mads Juel Andersen makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 75.
- 76' The crowd applauds Oliver Sanderson as he leaves the pitch. Saxon Earley steps in for Stevenage FC.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Saxon Earley.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Tudor Mendel-Idowu. He replaces Hakeem Odoffin on 84 minute.
- 85' Stevenage FC ring the changes. Daniel Phillips has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Smith to step up.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luther Wildin on 90.
- With this win, Stevenage FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↓ Ben Broggio 56'
-
9
Josh Magennis ↓ Michael Mellon 76'
- 6
- 15
- 2
- 5
-
10
Daniel Kemp ↓ Jordan Houghton 76'
-
8
Daniel Phillips ↓ Matthew Smith 85'
-
18
Oliver Sanderson ↓ Saxon Earley 76'
- 1
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 76'
- 12
-
24
Matthew Smith ↑ 85'
-
14
Saxon Earley ↑ 76'
-
28
Michael Mellon ↑ 76'
- 16
-
27
Ben Broggio ↑ 56'
Coach
Alex Revell
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 25
- 24
- 16
-
9
Callum Marshall ↓ Nahki Wells 66'
-
10
Jamie Donley ↓ Jake Richards 58'
-
30
Gideon Kodua ↓ Kasey Palmer 58'
- 12
Bench
-
21
Nahki Wells ↑ 66'
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 58'
- 3
- 1
-
17
Tudor Mendel-Idowu ↑ 84'
-
7
Jake Richards ↑ 58'
- 22
Coach
Jack Wilshere
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mads Juel Andersen | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Luton Town FC
45%
Stevenage FC or Luton Town FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.7%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 20% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

