Sunderland AFC vs Luton Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Luton Town FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 46 games · 74 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee Andy Garratt
- Referee Lee Probert
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadium of Light will turn into a battlefield for Sunderland AFC and Luton Town FC.
- 5' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Luton Town FC backline.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 16' Chris Maguire does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 21' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Stacey, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 31' Danny Hylton, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Luton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Luton Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' A moment of madness from Tom Flanagan on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Luton Town FC's compact .
- 62' Andrew Shinnie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 67' What a moment for James Collins! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' A moment of madness from Danny Hylton on 70 minutes earns him a Red card. Luton Town FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Chris Maguire is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 79' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Lynden Gooch is withdrawn and Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka gets his opportunity.
- 80' James Collins is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 87' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Bryan Oviedo on, Reece James off on 87 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Chris Maguire on 90 minutes earns him a Red card. Sunderland AFC will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 19
- 12
-
16
Reece James ↓ Bryan Oviedo 87'
- 27
- 9
- 7
- 15
- 13
- 8
- 1
Bench
-
3
Bryan Oviedo ↑ 87'
- 25
- 2
- 37
- 5
-
48
Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka ↑ 79'
- 30
Coach
Jack Ross
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
- 4
- 7
- 11
- 9
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Luke Berry 79'
- 5
Bench
- 24
- 25
- 40
- 3
- 44
- 28
-
8
Luke Berry ↑ 79'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Amad | 2 |
| Elijah Adebayo | 2 |
| Matthew Pearson | 1 |
| Romaine Mundle | 1 |
| Chris Maguire | 1 |
| Chris Rigg | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Luton Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
70%
Draw or Luton Town FC
61%
Sunderland AFC or Luton Town FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.