Walsall FC vs Luton Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Luton Town FC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 14 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Oliver Yates
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Bury FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Walsall FC and Luton Town FC has kicked off!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Walsall FC in their trying to find a way past Luton Town FC's compact .
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nathan Jones might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' 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 Harry Cornick suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' Goal! Morgan Ferrier scores his 14 goal in 65 matches.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' Danny Hylton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Cornick on 35 minute.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Josh Gordon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alan McCormack.
- 63' Luton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazenga LuaLua is hanging Elliot Lee on the field on 63 minute.
- 67' The deadlock is broken! Andy Cook gets on the scoresheet on 67 minutes.
- 72' What composure from James Collins! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 73' The crowd applauds Andrew Shinnie as he leaves the pitch. Alan Sheehan steps in for Luton Town FC.
- 78' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Walsall FC and Luton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' Walsall FC make a change. Josh Gordon trudges off to be replaced by Kane Wilson on 80 minutes.
- 85' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Kazenga LuaLua doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for George Dobson on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 27
- 15
- 3
- 16
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Kane Wilson 80'
Bench
- 20
- 31
- 8
- 10
-
28
Kane Wilson ↑ 80'
- 13
- 32
Coach
Dean Keates
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 36
- 17
- 2
- 4
- 7
-
11
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Alan Sheehan 73'
- 19
-
10
Elliot Lee ↓ Kazenga Lualua 63'
-
14
Harry Cornick ↓ Danny Hylton 35'
- 5
Bench
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 63'
- 40
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↑ 73'
- 28
- 8
-
9
Danny Hylton ↑ 35'
- 18
Coach
Nathan Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Glen Rea | 1 |
| Jorge Grant | 1 |
| Kazenga Lualua | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Morgan Ferrier | 1 |
| Andy Cook | 1 |
Walsall FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Luton Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Luton Town FC
69%
Walsall FC or Luton Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Walsall FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.